Buttercream Frosting

🥘 Ingredients

• unsalted butter 1 cup
• confectioners' sugar 4½ cups
• heavy cream ¼ cup
• pure vanilla extract 2 tsp
• salt

1. 1

   With a handheld or stand electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes .
2. 2

   Add confectioners' sugar , heavy cream , and pure vanilla extract . Beat on low speed for 30 seconds , then increase to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes . Taste. Add salt to taste (about ⅛ tsp is recommended).
3. 3

   Use immediately or cover tightly and store up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing, thaw in the refrigerator then beat on medium speed for a few seconds until creamy again. Thin with a splash of heavy cream or milk after thawing if needed.