Name: American Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8oz (1 Cup) Butter, at room temp.; 438-500 Grams (3 1/2-4 Cups) Powdered Sugar, sifted, depending on how sweet/thick you want; 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 1oz (2 Tablespoons) Heavy Cream / Double Cream

American frosting in a glass bowl on top of a blue and white linen on a light grey surface

American Buttercream Frosting

This simple recipe for American buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for your cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and cookies! Step-by-step photos teach you how to make this easy recipe for vanilla buttercream frosting! Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this foolproof frosting.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Enough to frost a 2 layer 8 inch cake

Ingredients

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8oz (1 Cup) Butter, at room temp.
438-500 grams (3 1/2-4 Cups) Powdered Sugar, sifted, depending on how sweet/thick you want
2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1oz (2 Tablespoons) Heavy Cream / Double Cream

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Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a large bowl with a handheld mixer beat the butter for 5 full minutes, until light and fluffy.
Sieve the powdered sugar to prevent any lumps and add half to butter. Beat for another 5 minutes then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix for 3 more minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl multiple times to ensure everything is evenly combined.
Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat for another 3 minutes.
Spread or pipe frosting. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days, let come to room temperature and mix before using.