Perfect Buttercream Frosting

  • 2
  • 8 mins
  • 8 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 3 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 3 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 3 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1 1 tablespoon milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat softened butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined and smooth.
Add in powdered sugar 1 cup a time, mixing in between additions until smooth. After you add in the first 2 cups, add in milk and whip until smooth before adding in the final cup of powdered sugar.

Frost immediately or store covered in an airtight container.