Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

"I've tried a lot of buttercream frosting recipes and this one is the best. For decorating, I like to use the Wilton recipe, but for simple frosting, this one "takes the cake." Makes enough frosting for two 8-inch layers."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
2 8-inch layers
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ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature (don't melt it in the microwave)
  • 14 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (3 1/4 cup) box confectioners' sugar
  • 2 bittersweet chocolate squares (optional)
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directions

  • Beat the butter, milk, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Slowly add the confectioners' sugar.
  • Mix until thick and creamy.
  • Beat on high until fluffy and of good spreading consistency.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and drizzle over the iced cake.

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Reviews

  1. came out a bit too sweet-- I think there should be more butter to the same amount of sugar-the vanilla taste is perfect-thanks!
     
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