Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing
After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream frosting, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream frosting, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
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3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional)
Method
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cream butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy.
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Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.
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Beat in vanilla extract.
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Add milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.
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Use immediately or store buttercream in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
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