This Velvety Buttercream Frosting is your ticket to bakery-style cakes right in your kitchen. It's rich, creamy, and surprisingly easy to whip up. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because.
Butter is the base of this frosting, providing richness and a creamy texture. Make sure it’s unsalted so you can control the saltiness yourself. Powdered sugar sweetens the frosting and helps it hold its shape. Heavy cream adds smoothness and makes the frosting fluffy. Vanilla extract enhances the flavor, adding warmth and depth. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness perfectly.
This buttercream frosting is a dream on classic vanilla or chocolate cakes. Try it on cupcakes for a delightful swirl, or use it to fill sandwich cookies. It's also fantastic as a filling for a layer cake, adding a smooth and sweet contrast to denser cake textures.
Start by placing the softened butter into a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until it’s creamy and smooth. This should take about a minute or two. The key here is to ensure there are no lumps, giving you that velvety texture we’re aiming for.
Next, gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Keep the mixer on a low speed to prevent a sugar cloud from forming in your kitchen. Once the sugar is nicely incorporated, you can start to see the frosting come together. It should look a bit thick at this point, but don’t worry, that’s just right.
Now, it’s time to add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour them in, then crank up the mixer to high speed. Let it work its magic for about three minutes. You’ll notice the frosting becomes lighter and fluffier. If you find the frosting too thick for your liking, add a bit more cream, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired spreadability.
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