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Basic Buttercream

Basic Buttercream Ingredients: butter, without salt sugars, granulated vanilla extract Directions: Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add suga...

Basic Buttercream

Ingredients:
butter, without salt
sugars, granulated
vanilla extract

Directions:
Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Reduce speed to medium.
Add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition, about 5 minutes.
(After every 2 additions, increase speed to high, and beat for 10 seconds, then reduce speed to medium-high).
Add vanilla, and beat until buttercream is smooth.
Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
(Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.
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