This amazing Buttercream Frosting makes a great addition to any dessert, as its smooth and fluffy consistency compliments your dessert without overpowering it.
I tried several buttercream recipes and couldn’t find one that I just loved. I think that is because most of them use 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening, and I just love butter too much to substitute the taste. I also think that you need to use butter that you like, I tend to lean towards organic brands or Challenge Butter brands. In addition, I use salted butter, but this part is based on preference. I adapted a recipe, it was good, but I just replaced the shortening with real butter.
This is by far my favorite recipe. To add coloring, I recommend using color paste (I get mine from Hobby Lobby) it doesn’t make your frosting runny. If you only have liquid coloring you may just need to add a bit more confectioners’ sugar.
How do you make Buttercream Frosting?
Using an electric mixer, beat together butter and vanilla until combined.
Slowly blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the milk and continue mixing until light and fluffy. You may need to add more sugar or milk until you find the right consistency; this varies every time I do the recipe.
If you are not going to use the frosting right away, keep covered until you are ready to do so.
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Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer beat together butter and vanilla until combined.
- Slowly blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in the milk and continue mixing until light and fluffy. You may need to add more sugar or milk until you find the right consistency, this varies every time I do the recipe
- If you are not going to use the frosting right away keep covered until you are ready to do so.
My review: I love this recipe because it is made with butter. It is creamy and beautiful to decorate with.
Kids review: Most of the time they lick all of the frosting off first and then occasionally will eat the cupcake. They have declared a winner.
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