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Buttercream Frosting
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Sweet and simple frosting for covering any cake or cupcake.
Servings: 3 -4 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream add one at a time, as needed for desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • Gel coloring
Instructions
  1. Mix softened butter, vanilla in stand mixer until soft and fluffy.
  2. Slowly add confectioner's sugar and continue mixing.
  3. Once all sugar has been added mix until light and fluffy.
  4. Add a small drop of gel coloring and mix. Repeat if necessary to achieve desired shade.