Buttercream Frosting Recipe

I use Buttercream Frosting for several of my recipes. So to make things simple, I decided to create it’s own post. That way I can just link back to here instead of typing out the recipe each time I use it in a recipe. Enjoy!

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

• Author: Midwestern Moms
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 24 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Bake
• Cuisine: American

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Description

How to make homemade buttercream frosting.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3–4 cups of powdered sugar, Sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• up to 4 tablespoons milk
• Food Coloring Gel – optional

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Instructions

1. Beat the butter for a few minutes using your mixer on medium speed.
2. Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until blended.
3. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
4. If you need stiffer frosting, add the remaining sugar.
5. If you need a thinner frosting, add the remaining milk.
6. Add your food coloring gel until you get the color desired. (optional)

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Keywords: buttercream icing, buttercream frosting

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