Buttercream Frosting (that hardens)

By kelseyll

Makes enough frosting for about 2 dozen cupcakes.

Buttercream frosting comes in a lot of different flavors, the most common is vanilla, which I have given you the frosting recipe for. It's also often seen in chocolate buttercream and occasionally in other flavors such as almond or peppermint. To get almond or peppermint buttercream frosting, simply replace the vanilla extract with almond or peppermint extract and alter according to your taste.

http://bestcupcakerecipes.blogspot.com/2009/06/buttercream-frosting.html

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6-8 cups of powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from bestcupcakerecipes.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In an electric mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment or if you don't have an electric mixing bowl use a large bowl and an electric mixer, mix the butter until smooth and creamy (a few minutes).
2. Add 4 cups of the sugar, the milk and vanilla and on low speed mix until combined.
3.Add two more cups of sugar and on low speed mix until light and fluffy. If you need to, add the remaining two cups of powdered sugar.

Tips: When mixing together the buttercream frosting ingredients, be aware that powdered sugar is very light and will get into the air. You will know this is happening because when you breathe in you will feel and taste a sweetness in your breath. To avoid this, place a clean dish towel over the mixing bowl.