Buttercream Frosting

One of the first tasks I wanted to accomplish when I first started baking was to learn how to make homemade frosting. To my surprise, it is so easy to make!! I dont think I can ever go back to store bought frosting again, although it can be cheaper that way : ) Frosting takes alot of confectioner's sugar so be sure to stock up on that. I prefer my buttercream with just a hint of a butter flavor but not too much. The original recipe I found called for 2 sticks of butter which was too much for me.So, I tweaked with the amount of butter until I found the amount that suited my taste buds. Feel free to do the same for yourself, add more, add less if you want to experiment with it to see how the amount of butter changes the taste and texture.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 1/4 sticks of room temperature butter (10 tbsp)
1 tsp. vanilla
2-3 tbsp. whipping cream (add more if needed to get the consistency you want)

Beat the butter with a mixer on medium until butter is light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar one cup at a time until blended. Add vanilla and whipping cream and continue to mix until the frosting is blended and creamy.

And that is it! Quick, simple, and easy...just how i like it. This is great for cupcakes and cakes. Also great as a base to make different flavor buttercreams which is what I am going to experiment with soon. Enjoy!