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5 from 1 vote

American Buttercream

Light and fluffy vanilla American buttercream frosting!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american buttercream, buttercream frosting, frosting
Calories: 6534kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 7-8 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch salt (optional)
  • food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • Cream butter with whisk attachment on medium-high speed for 5-8 minutes, until light in colour and fluffy.
  • Switch to paddle attachment and add powdered sugar, 2 cups at a time, and vanilla extract. Let mix on low for 1-2 minutes between each addition to fully incorporate sugar.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1batch | Calories: 6534kcal | Carbohydrates: 839g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 368g | Saturated Fat: 233g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 95g | Trans Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 976mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 132mg | Sugar: 822g | Vitamin A: 11345IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg