Name: Easy and Tasty Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk; a pinch of salt

This recipe will show you how to make a simple and delicious buttercream frosting from scratch. With just a few ingredients and a little patience, you can create a decadent frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
a pinch of salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, about one cup at a time, and continue to beat until well combined.
Pour in the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
Add the heavy cream or milk and a pinch of salt. Beat the mixture on medium-high speed for about 3-5 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Use the buttercream frosting to decorate your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies as desired.
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Interesting Facts

Buttercream frosting is a classic choice for decorating cakes and cupcakes.

You can customize the flavor of the frosting by adding extracts or food coloring.

For a chocolate buttercream frosting, simply add cocoa powder to the recipe.

Buttercream can also be used as a filling between cake layers.

This recipe makes enough frosting to generously frost a two-layer cake or decorate 24 cupcakes.