White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

By MarieR

Southern Living
DECEMBER 2012, frosting or white cover cake.

Ingredients

• Makes 6 cups:
• 1 (4-oz.) white chocolate baking bar, broken into small pieces
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 (2-lb.) package powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

1. Microwave chocolate and 1/3 cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. (Do not overheat.) Let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).

2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Beat in salt and chocolate mixture until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.