BASIC VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream from chef Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in NYC requires just four ingredients and comes together in just about as many minutes. Smooth, fluffy, and creamy, it's ideal for all kinds of cakes, from cupcakes to multi-layered confections.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes enough for 30 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add 6 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy. If necessary, gradually add remaining 2 cups sugar to reach desired consistency.
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[email protected]This is the best buttercream recipe I've ever tried! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jumai Usman
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this buttercream recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
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[email protected]This buttercream is delicious! I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was the perfect complement.
Cathlene Laporre
[email protected]I love this buttercream recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Nahom Birhanu
[email protected]This buttercream is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Ntokozo Anathi
[email protected]I would highly recommend this buttercream recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mahade Hossen
[email protected]This buttercream is delicious! I used it to frost a vanilla cake and it was the perfect finishing touch.
Alphonsus Ogbada
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, creamy texture.
Virginia Hulsey
[email protected]This is the best buttercream recipe I've ever tried! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Roberta Leake
[email protected]I've made this buttercream many times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mukosi Mualusi
[email protected]This was my first time making buttercream and it turned out great! I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was the perfect complement. The frosting was sweet and creamy, and it held its shape well.