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basic buttercream

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Recipe by
Jordan Perrigo
@Jordanscookin

Don't use margarine instead of butter: using real butter gives a better taste and creates a better texture. -your Cup of Cake Melting butter just don't do it. you won't get a light, whipped texture if you do.- Your Cup of Cake -Lizzy Early

yield 24 cupcakes
prep time 10 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For basic buttercream

  • 1 c
    room temperature,butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3-4 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make basic buttercream

  • 1
    Place the butter in a stand mixer and let it beat for 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  • 2
    Add flavorings, such as extracts or cocoa,and beat again.
  • 3
    Slowly add powdered sugar until the buttercream reaches the desired consistency.
  • 4
    If it becomes too thick, add a little milk to thin it out.
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