Buttercream Frosting
This is the only frosting recipe you will ever need. It’s my prized possession and has been refined over many, many years. Use responsibly.
Ingredients
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Yield: 24 generously frosted cupcakes
1 1/2c unsalted butter (3 sticks, room temperature)
4c powdered sugar
4 tbs heavy cream
1/2 tbs vanilla
If topping with sprinkles i plan 1/2 tsp per cupcake
Making the Frosting
Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Turn the mixer off to add the sugar, and then turn on very low until incorporated. Then turn up to medium for 1-2 minutes to really incorporate. You will do this for each cup of powdered sugar.
Add the heavy cream 1 tbs at a time, mixing at medium-high speed each time
Add 1/2 tbs vanilla and incorporate
You can always add more or less powdered sugar or heavy cream depending on your preferred level of sweetness and texture. Just be careful with the heavy whipping cream as it will soften the frosting really fast, and you will have to add in more powdered sugar to thicken it back up which can make it too sweet.
