Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Ingredients
At a glance
Cookie icings, fillings, fondant
Makes
1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 to 4 tablespoons milk or cream, as needed
Steps
Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt on medium speed, adding milk as necessary to make a creamy, spreadable icing.
Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to two days. Let come to room temperature and beat again before using.
Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to two days. Let come to room temperature and beat again before using.
Additional tips
Store: In a covered bowl, refrigerated
Freeze: Yes; thaw in refrigerator
Mail: No
Freeze: Yes; thaw in refrigerator
Mail: No
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