Best Buttercream Frosting
Best Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream frosting is rich, creamy and made with simple ingredients. Try piping it on a birthday cake for the ultimate creamy, sweet treat.
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15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
3
cups Ingredients
1 12 cups Land O Lakes® Butter
4 12 cups powdered sugar
18 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
How to make
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STEP 1
Set butter on counter 30-60 minutes before using to soften.
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STEP 2
Beat butter in bowl at medium speed 2 minutes or until creamy and smooth.
Tip: Beating Butter
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STEP 3
Gradually add powdered sugar and salt alternately with half & half and vanilla, beating at low speed and scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Beat at medium speed 1-2 minutes or until creamy, smooth and fluffy.
Tip: Finished Buttercream
Chocolate Frosting
Stir in 2 to 3 squares melted and cooled unsweetened baking chocolate.
Lemon or Orange Frosting
Stir in 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon or orange zest.
Creamy Coconut Frosting
Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract or flavoring.
Tip #1
If necessary, add half & half, one tablespoon at a time, until desired spreading consistency.
90 Calories
3 Fat (g)
10 Cholesterol (mg)
30 Sodium (mg)
16 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
0 Protein (g)
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