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tags:
  - ingredient
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# :cake: Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

![Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting](../../assets/images/classic-vanilla-buttercream-frosting.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 12 | 10 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :butter: 1 cup butter
- :candy: 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- :glass_of_milk: 1 Tbsp milk or cream
- :icecream: 1 tsp vanilla
- :salt: 1 pinch salt

## :cooking: Cookware

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Beat the butter at high speed for about 90 seconds or until light and glossy.

### Step 2

Add half of the confectioners' sugar and beat in for about 30 seconds.

### Step 3

Add the remaining sugar and beat for another 30 seconds.

### Step 4

Add the milk or cream, vanilla, and salt to the frosting and beat for another 60 seconds until thick and creamy.

### Step 5

The batch of frosting will cover 12 cupcakes, 24 miniature cupcakes, or an 11 X 13 inch cake.

## :link: Source

- <https://www.tastingtable.com/911810/classic-vanilla-buttercream-frosting-recipe/>