fluffy buttercream frosting

The best American buttercream frosting that is smooth and fluffy. You can make this frosting thick and stiff or light, loose and airy. It is easy to adjust the consistency for piping and spreading on cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. This is an all-butter recipe.

Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream)

salted butter, softened

confectioners sugar (678 to 904 grams)

vanilla extract

cream

Place the butter and a couple of cups...

Place the butter and a couple of cups of the sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until the sugar is blended well with the butter. Blend in the vanilla extract.

Slowly add more sugar a little at a...

Slowly add more sugar a little at a time. Start with just 6 cups of sugar if you want a looser, fluffier consistency. Beat until it is very smooth and creamy. 

To get really smooth and creamy results, beat...

To get really smooth and creamy results, beat for at least 5 to 6 minutes with a handheld mixer and 3 to 4 minutes with a stand mixer. For an even fluffier and almost white color, add a couple more minutes.

If you want a stiffer, thicker consistency, add...

If you want a stiffer, thicker consistency, add the additional 2 cups of powdered sugar. 

For a looser and lighter consistency, add the...

For a looser and lighter consistency, add the cream or milk. 

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