Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla pod
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.

Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.