Perfect Buttercream Frosting
This delicious buttercream frosting is the perfect addition to a perfectly moist and delicious cake.
Equipment
- mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar approximately 4 cups
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp cream or milk if needed
Instructions
- With a hand or stand mixer, cream your butter and cream cheese until soft.
- With the mixer going, start to slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Continue to mix until well incorporated with the butter before adding more sugar. If you are using a stand mixer, be sure to scrape the side of your bowl down often. Adding too much sugar at one time will cause your frosting to start getting crumbly.
- If your frosting starts to get difficult to mix, add 1 tbsp of cream and continue to mix, continue to add cream a tablespoon at a time until everything is well incorporated.
- When your frosting is smooth and satiny, add the vanilla and dash of salt, optional.
Notes
This frosting will store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring your frosting to room temperature on your counter with a lid over your bowl so no condensation will form on top of your frosting.