Vanilla Frosting (Real Simple)

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 pound confectioners’ sugar (about 3 3/4 cups), sifted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on high until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the sugar, then the vanilla and salt, and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.