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A group of vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of white frosting and colorful sprinkles is arranged on a wooden surface. The cupcakes have light golden-brown exteriors and the frosting is piped in a decorative manner.
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How to Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time15 minutes
WORK TIME15 minutes
Cuisine: World
Servings: 8 yields

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 115g Butter, softened
  • 1½ cups 190g Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Instructions

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. 
     
    2. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating in between. 
     
    3. Add vanilla extract, milk and beat until incorporated. 
     
    4. Transfer to a piping bag.
     
    5. Frost the cupcakes/cake as desired.

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