Name: Best Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 c. (230 g.) confectioners' sugar -; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature -; 3 tbsp. (or more) heavy cream, room temperature -; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt -

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Ingredients for - Best Buttercream Frosting

1. 2 c. (230 g.) confectioners' sugar -

2. 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature -

3. 3 tbsp. (or more) heavy cream, room temperature -

4. 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

5. 1/8 tsp. kosher salt -

How to cook deliciously - Best Buttercream Frosting

1. Stage

Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed (or in the large bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), beat butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Working in batches, add confectioners' sugar, beating on low speed after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until incorporated.

3. Stage

Add cream, vanilla, and salt and beat, adding more cream if needed, until fluffy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.Note: This recipe should make enough to frost a 13" x 9" sheet cake or a 2-layer (8") cake. If you spread the frosting on, this recipe will cover 24 cupcakes. If you pipe on the frosting with a pastry bag, you’ll be able to frost 15 to 18 cupcakes, depending on the size of the swirl.