Buttercream Frosting from the farm

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Recipe courtesy of Nancy Fuller

  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth.

Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the confectioners' sugar, about a cup at a time; mix until completely combined.

Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and spreadable.