Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

By

Southern Living

MARCH 2009

  • 2
  • 10 mins
  • 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
  • 3 to 5 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 3 Tbsp. milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Beat in up to 2 Tbsp. additional milk for desired consistency.