classic American buttercream
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temp
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- food coloring as desired
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter until creamy.
Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, followed by the milk or cream.
Stir in the salt and vanilla, and add food coloring as desired.
Use immediately!