Vanilla Buttercream Frosting GF

By MaryEllen

Easiest Vanilla Buttercream recipe ever!

Ingredients

• 16 tablespoons (224 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups (460 g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon milk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed until very light and fluffy (at least 2 minutes). Add the sugar and salt, and beat on medium speed until just absorbed. Add the milk and vanilla and continue to beat, on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. The frosting should hold its shape easily when scooped with a spoon. To adjust the consistency of the frosting, add more milk very, very sparingly and beat to combine.