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quick vanilla butter cream

Quick Vanilla Buttercream

Prep Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
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Servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  • In the bowl of standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the butter, confectioner's sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk and whisk on medium-low speed until smooth.
  • Increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. 
  • To store, place a sheet of plastic wrap over the buttercream so that it is touching it, cover tightly with a lid, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator and rewhip before using.
  • Recommended for the Chipper Chocolate Cupcakes.
  • Recipe Source: From SWEET DESIGNS by Amy Atlas. Copyright (C) 2012 Amy Atlas and The Stonesong Press, LLC. Published by Hyperion. Available wherever books are sold. All Rights Reserved.