The Best Buttercream

Name: The Best Buttercream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 cups (375 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted); 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at a cool room temperature); 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy or whipping cream

Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Source

Ingredients

3 cups (375 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted)
2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, (at a cool room temperature)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy or whipping cream

Steps

1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
2
Add the salt, vanilla, and cream and beat on medium speed for 1 minute, adding more cream if needed.
3
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let come to room temperature and re-whip in the stand mixer until light and fluffy again. Add a tablespoon or 2 of powdered sugar if it needs to thicken.