AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- Beat the butter in a stand mixer until it is creamy and slaps the sides of the bowl. Scrape your bowl. Mix the salt with the milk, and then add 3 tablespoons of the milk along with the vanilla extract and blend slowly until combined. Raise the speed to medium and beat to form a smooth butter mixture.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and blend on low until combined. Scrape the bowl, add the remaining sugar, set the mixer to low and blend for 2 to 3 minutes. Resist the urge to add more milk right away because the buttercream will thin out as it mixes. After mixing on low for 2 to 3 minutes you can choose to add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Scrape your bowl, then set the mixture to medium-low and mix for 10 minutes. You may scrape the bowl halfway through. The frosting can be made softer with the addition of milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. The frosting will keep for 3 days at room temp, or 2 weeks refrigerated.
- Buttercream Variations:
- Add 1/2 cup marshmallow creme to the finished buttercream.
- Stir in a generous amount of chopped chocolate sandwich cookies for a delicious cookies-and-cream filling.
- Add up to 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the finished buttercream.
- Add 2 to 3 ounces of melted and cooled bittersweet baking chocolate to the finished buttercream.
- Dissolve 2 to 4 teaspoons of instant espresso powder into your vanilla extract for coffee buttercream. This also works with the melted chocolate for mocha buttercream.
- Eliminate the vanilla extract and add up to 2 teaspoons of peppermint, lemon, orange, coconut or almond extract. You may choose to add a few drops of vanilla just to round off the flavor.
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Jolly Rosemond
[email protected]I've tried so many buttercream recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Louie Revilla
[email protected]This buttercream is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, but this recipe can be made in just a few minutes. It's the perfect frosting for a quick and easy dessert.
Danladi Blessing
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this buttercream recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfect and tasted amazing. My friends and family loved it!
Banjo Ayomide
[email protected]This buttercream is my new favorite! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mentis Mori
[email protected]I'm a professional baker and I can honestly say that this is the best buttercream recipe I've ever used. It's so smooth and creamy, and it holds its shape perfectly. I use it for all of my cakes and cupcakes.
SK HR GMAR
[email protected]This buttercream is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's the perfect frosting for any occasion.
Mubshar Mubshar
[email protected]I love this buttercream! It's so versatile and can be used for so many different desserts. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Agunloye Husniyah (Husniyah)
[email protected]This is the best buttercream recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit!
oni israel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so smooth and creamy, and it doesn't have that overly sweet taste that I usually associate with buttercream. I'll definitely be making this again.
Thurston Adams
[email protected]I was a little skeptical at first, but this buttercream turned out amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Nawab Tosha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love that it uses simple ingredients and it comes together so quickly. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit!
Tahira Nasir
[email protected]I've tried many buttercream recipes, but this one is my go-to. It's always a crowd-pleaser and goes great with any cake or cupcake.
Faduma Hassan
[email protected]This buttercream is a classic for a reason! It's easy to make, smooth, and perfectly sweet. I used it to frost a vanilla cake and it was a huge hit with my family.