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Vanilla Buttercream

5 from 1 vote
Makes about 2½ cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • cups (300 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon (18 grams) vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium speed until smooth and creamy. With mixer on low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until combined. Beat in cream and vanilla. Slowly increase mixer speed to high, and beat until pale and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Use immediately.
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