Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream
This luxurious vanilla bean buttercream is a delightfully fluffy and rich frosting that elevates any cake or cupcakes. The combination of real vanilla bean, creamy butter, and confectioners' sugar creates a decadent and flavorful topping that will have you reaching for just "one more" swipe with your spoon. Perfect for piping or spreading on your favorite baked treats, this buttercream is sure to impress both your taste buds and your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
- 2½ cups confectioners' sugar (10 ounces)
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Using the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl once or twice.
- Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and add the vanilla, mixing until incorporated. Whip at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed. Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
3 cups (Enough for 24 cupcakes)
Nutrition
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
- Cholesterol Content: 41 mg
- Sodium Content: 3 mg
- Sugar Content: 25 g
- Trans Fat Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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