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Buttercream Frosting

Course Dessert, Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until smooth and creamy, 4-5 minutes.

  2. Add one cup of powdered sugar, mix on medium speed until combined.

  3. Add another cup of powered sugar, mix on medium speed until combined.

  4. Add milk and vanilla; mix on medium speed until combined.

  5. Add remaining two cups of powered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

  6. Mix frosting on medium speed for 2 minutes.

  7. Scrape down the bowl as needed, and check consistency of frosting. If it's too thin, add a little more powered sugar; if it's too thick, add a little more milk.

  8. Once it's the right consistency, mix frosting on medium speed for another minute or two, until very light and fluffy.

  9. Add coloring, if desired.