Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter - softened the salted helps cut the sweetness
- 8 cups 1- 2lb bag confectioners sugar (no sifting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract if making pure white frosting- use the clear imitation vanilla to keep your frosting from turning off white
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup milk depending on how thick you want the frosting & how warm your room is
Instructions
- Cream softened butter in stand mixer with whip attachment until smooth.
- Blend in vanilla.
- Add 1/2 the confectioners sugar & most of the milk - stir slowly until moist- then whip until well combined.
- Add remaining confectioners sugar & milk.
- Beat on med-high about 3-4 minutes scraping sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Texture will become very smooth.
- Use immediately or store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or 3 months in freezer.