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Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
The Sugar Coated Cottage

Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. A simple American classic icing that goes good on everything from cakes to cookies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter.
  2. Start adding sugar in small increments. Alternating with milk as needed.
  3. Add vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth and creamy.

Notes

This makes enough to generously ice 24 cupcakes.

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