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Vanilla Buttercream

Here is the recipe I used for the buttercream. I only made HALF this recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sunflower Cupcakes, Vanilla Buttercream
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 1 c 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp. McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
  • 32 oz 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp. 2% or whole milk
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Beat butter in bowl of stand mixer with whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. (about 3 minutes)
  • Add vanilla and almond extract.
  • With mixer on low, slowly add in confectioners' sugar , milk, and salt; frequently scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Once incorporated, whip frosting for at least 3 minutes on medium high to high. (My mixer went for 7 minutes)
  • If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using