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American Buttercream

Easy and delicious American Buttercream
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 sticks (678 grams) butter softened
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 11 ½ cups (1300 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • heavy cream as needed

Instructions

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until very soft and creamy.
  • Add the salt, vanilla, and half of the powdered sugar and beat until fully combined.
  • Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat for 5-6 minutes.
  • If the buttercream is too thick add heavy cream, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • You can add food coloring or other flavorings at this point if you would like.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 17.2g | Saturated Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 42.3g | Calcium: 6mg