Buttercream Frosting

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp vanilla (15mL)

1 lb confectioner's sugar (454g)

1 cup unsalted butter (225g, room temperature)

3 tbsp heavy whipping cream (45mL)

1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Whip the butter and salt for about a minute using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. You can use a hand mixer instead if needed.

Sift in the confectioner’s sugar in several batches beating on low after each addition. Scrape the bowl down and repeat the process.

Add a tablespoon of the cream while mixing on low then add the vanilla. Beat until you have an even, fluffy consistency. You can add more cream or milk if desired for a thinner consistency.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 batch
• Calories: 3583 kcal
• Total Fat: 200 g
• Saturated Fat: 126 g
• Cholesterol: 549 mg
• Sodium: 52 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 455 g
• Total Sugars: 445 g
• Protein: 2 g