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4-Ingredient Original Buttercream Frosting!

By Incredible Recipes | Rate Recipe | Posted: 08/09/18 | Updated: 09/20/22

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Today we have a very easy, very delicious original buttercream frosting, that can be used for SO many things from frosting cakes to cupcakes to stuffing homemade whoopie pies OR just off a spoon 😉 

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Only 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make

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Original Buttercream Frosting!

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter softened
  • 4-5 C powdered sugar
  • 1/4 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Using a standing mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy
  • Mix in the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract until combined and smooth
  • If the frosting is to thin, mix in 1/4 C more of powdered sugar
  • Once the frosting is combined and smooth, scoop into a container with a sealed lid and place into the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months
  • Before using for cupcakes or to frost a cake, allow to thaw to room temperature and beat again to make creamy and thick.
  • ENJOY!

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