The Cake Boss’s Vanilla Frosting Recipe

By lakecar

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups (5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
• 5 cups powdered (10x) sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 3 tablespoons lukewarm water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from rd.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed until butter is smooth with no lumps. With the motor running, add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, only adding the next cup after the first addition has been integrated into the mixture.

2. Stop the machine and add the vanilla and salt. Paddle on low-medium speed until completely smooth, approximately 2 minutes. Add the water and continue to mix until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. The frosting can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days