Easy Vanilla Buttercream

March 28, 2016

How to make perfect vanilla buttercream – Easy to make with just four everyday ingredients, and ideal for cupcakes, sandwich cakes, macarons and decorated celebration cakes.

250g unsalted butter
500g icing sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Approx. 1 tbsp milk (I use skimmed but any is fine)

Cut the butter (250g) into cubes (about 1?) and beat in an electic mixer until soft. Add the icing sugar (500g) and beat until fully combined – I prefer to add the sugar a couple of spoonfuls at a time as...
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Nutritions

Calories
379

Sodium
4mg
0% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
50g
17% DV

Fiber
0.8g
3% DV

Vegetarian Gluten-Free