Basic Vanilla Buttercream

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Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
30 cupcakes

Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream from chef Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in NYC requires just four ingredients and comes together in just about as many minutes. Smooth, fluffy, and creamy, it's ideal for all kinds of cakes, from cupcakes to multi-layered confections.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add 6 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy. If necessary, gradually add remaining 2 cups sugar to reach desired consistency.

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