Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe)

Step 1

Prepare a stand mixer with a whisk attachment.

Step 2

Whisk butter until creamy.

Step 3

Reduce speed to low and add in icing sugar 1 cup at a time until well blended. Increase speed to med and beat for 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add vanilla and 2 Tbsp cream and continue to whip on medium for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add more cream as needed until desired consistency is reached (I added all 4 Tbsp).

Step 6

Whip until the frosting is smooth and silky.

Step 7

Use a 1M tip to do rosettes around the cake if desired.