Buttercream Frosting

By cgipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
• 4 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream

Details

Adapted from facebook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Using a paddle beater, beat softened butter on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
Add sifted confectioner's sugar and stir on low until incorporated.
Add vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat on medium-high for 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides once or twice.
If a thinner frosting is desired, add additional heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Add cocoa powder for a chocolate frosting.