Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups unsalted COLD butter

• 5 cups of powdered sugar

• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

• 2 tablespoons of heavy cream

Cut the 3 sticks of butter into pieces. With the paddle attachment and whop the butter for about 10 minutes, scrapping the sides down as needed. The butter will lighten in color from yellow to whiteish. (turn mixer off)

Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar to the butter and mix on low speed, add vanilla extract and continue mixing for about a minute or two. (turn mixer off)

Add 2 more cups of powdered sugar and beat on low speed until its mixed in well. Turn the speed up to medium for about 4 minutes. (turn mixer off)

Add the final 1 cup of powdered sugar and the heavy whipping cream and salt. Beat on low untill everything is mixed in. Increase the speed to meadium-high and mix for another 5 minutes to really whip the frosting.

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The amount of frosting should frost 24 cupcakes, a 3 layer cake, cookies etc.

The frosting will keep in a air tight container for 24 hours. You can also store it in the fridge for a few days, you just have to re-whip the frosting to spread it.