American Buttercream
American Buttercream
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, or up to 4 cups, sifted
- 1 tablespoon milk, or cream, up to 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of the sifted powdered sugar to the butter, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Begin adding the milk or cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium speed until the desired consistency is reached. If the buttercream is too thick, add the second tablespoon of milk/cream. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until it thickens.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Continue to beat on medium-high speed for 1-2 more minutes until the buttercream is light, fluffy, and smooth. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
American Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, or up to 4 cups, sifted
- 1 tablespoon milk, or cream, up to 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of the sifted powdered sugar to the butter, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Begin adding the milk or cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium speed until the desired consistency is reached. If the buttercream is too thick, add the second tablespoon of milk/cream. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until it thickens.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Continue to beat on medium-high speed for 1-2 more minutes until the buttercream is light, fluffy, and smooth. Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min