Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar (add more until it reaches your preferred consistency)
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract (Try using vanilla bean paste instead for a stronger vanilla flavor.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Beat butter on high speed with an electric mixer for about three minutes until light and airy.
  • Mix in powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt and continue to beat for another minute.
  • If desired, add more vanilla to taste or more confectioners' sugar to make the buttercream frosting stiffer.