Buttercream Frosting Recipe: Smooth and Sweet
Smooth Buttercream Frosting for desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Optional: Sprinkles edible flowers, food coloring
- Suggested Pairings: Chocolate cake coffee
Instructions
- Beat butter for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth.
- Add cream, vanilla, and salt; beat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Spread or pipe on cooled desserts; garnish with sprinkles. Serve with cake and coffee.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for smoothness.
- Store in the fridge for 1 week or freeze for 3 months; re-whip before use.
- Try a chocolate variation.
- Pair with cupcakes.