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vanilla buttercream frosting

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Quick and easy to make, this light and fluffy frosting is a foolproof recipe for your baking!

yield 2 1/2 cups
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For vanilla buttercream frosting

  • 1 c
    (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 sm
    pinch fleur de sel (about 1/8 tsp.)
  • 4 c
    confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream, room temperature or as needed
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make vanilla buttercream frosting

  • 1
    In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and fleur de sel. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter on high speed for about 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Adding ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar at a time, process on medium-low speed until completely blended before adding some more.
  • 3
    Add heavy cream starting with a couple tablespoons (add more if needed) and pure vanilla extract; process on medium-high speed until nicely blended.
  • 4
    To view this foolproof frosting on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/Es4lUQuPtkc
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