Easy Buttercream

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 one-pound box (about 4 cups) confectioners sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Using a hand-held electric mixer or a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    On low speed, gradually beat in the confectioners sugar.
  3. 3
    Add the salt and vanilla.
  4. 4
    Beat in 2 tablespoons of the milk, adding more milk if needed to reach spreading consistency.
  5. 5
    Cover the surface of the icing with plastic wrap until youre ready to frost the cupcakes.

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