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Perfect Whipped Buttercream

Piping the perfect frosting swirl has never been easier!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Perfect Whipped Buttercream
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoons almond extract
  • 4 cups (500 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted*
  • 2 -4 tablespoons whole milk, or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch kosher 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 449kcal