Vanilla American Buttercream
People often ask why there is no liquid in this recipe. I explain that it isn’t necessary because of the amount of butter compared to the amount of powdered sugar. Most American buttercream recipes require a little milk or cream to thin them due to the heavy amount of powdered sugar, which makes them really thick. And really sweet. But not this American buttercream.
PREP TIME
10 minutes to 15 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
3
Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Unsalted Butter, at room temperature (6 sticks or 680g)
- 6 cups6 cups6 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted (680g)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Vanilla Paste, or vanilla extract, or the seeds from one vanilla bean
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or with a handheld mixer), beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar in increments with the mixer on low (so it doesn't fly out of the mixer).
- Add the vanilla. Turn the mixer up to medium and beat for about 5-6 minutes, or until lighter in color and texture (this extra mixing is crucial to the texture of the buttercream).
- Frost as desired.
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Coconut Free Egg Free FODMAP Free Frostings & Toppings Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 344 |
| Fat: | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 31 g |
| Protein: | 10 g |
| Cholesterol: | 60 g |
| Sodium: | 3 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 30 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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