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Frosting — Beginner

Buttercream Frosting.

A silky buttercream that holds a piping line.

Yields
4 cups
Time
20 min
Flour
—
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Frosting
Proof Time
n/a
Mixer Time
≈ 8–12 min
Method

The technique.

  1. 01

    Whip the butter on speed 6 for 5 minutes until pale.

  2. 02

    Add the powdered sugar in three additions on speed 2.

  3. 03

    Add the cream, vanilla, and salt. Whip on speed 6 for 3 more minutes.

Baker’s Note

Weigh your flour, hydrate your dough by feel, and trust your eyes more than your clock. Every kitchen is a little different — yours is the one that matters.

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