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Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

A light and fluffy icing rich with vanilla flavor
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Amanda Smallwood

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ vanilla bean
  • 2-3 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your standing mixer, combine softened butter, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, beans scraped from ¼ of a vanilla bean, 2 tablespoon of milk, and the salt.
  • Turn the mixer on to low speed and mix until mostly combined.
  • Turn mixer up to high speed and whip the frosting until is it light and airy. Add additional milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 5mg