Description

Original recipe is at https://livforcake.com/simple-vanilla-buttercream and it was fantastic. I used a little less sugar than is listed in the original recipe but was still fantastic. I also used the $$$ butter. I’m interested to try it with the cheaper butter at some point and see how much of a difference it makes.

Ingredients

5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream at room temperature

Directions

In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the butter until creamy. Don’t skimp on this step, often my butter creams don’t turn out as desired because I don’t cream the butter enough. It’s color should visibly be lighter as it becomes creamed and have a very light and fluffy look.

Reduce speed to low and add the sugar one cup at a time until well blended. Once fully incorporated, increase the speed and beat for 3 additional minutes. Add vanilla and 2 tbsp of heavy cream and whip for another minute. You can add more or less cream to get to the desired consistency.