Step 1

Add butter and half the powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with the paddle attachment

Step 2

Mix on low/stir until completely incorporated. It’s important to do this slowly to avoid gritty buttercream!

Step 3

Add the second half of the powdered sugar, and mix again on low/stir until completely incorporated

Step 4

Add your liquid and vanilla extract

Step 5

Mix on low until completely incorporated

Step 6

Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of your bowl

Step 7

Mix on low just until the mixture is fully combined and smooth

Step 8

Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid by the teaspoon to thin, or more powdered sugar by the quarter cup to stiffen until desired consistency is reached