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Basic Butter Cream Frosting

Deliciously simple buttercream frosting perfect for topping just about any cupcake.
Ingredients -
 
12 ounces (3 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
1 pound Confectioners' Sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
 
Preparation:
 

1. With a mixer on medium-high speed, beat the butter until pale and creamy which takes about 2 minutes.

2. Reduce the speed to medium.

3. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition which takes about 5 minutes.

4. After every 2 additions, increase the speed to high, and beat for 10 seconds.

5. Reduce the speed to medium-high.

6. Add the vanilla, and beat until the butter cream is smooth.

7. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

8. Bring to room temperature and beat on low speed until smooth before using.

 



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Beating Egg Whites
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