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Buttercream Icing Recipe

A simple and delicious buttercream icing recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients:  

Buttercream Icing Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons Heavy cream

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  • 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on high for 3 minutes.
  • 4. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Notes:

Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mg

Keywords:

Keyword Buttercream, Frosting, Icing
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