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American Buttercream

American buttercream is one of the classics and most used buttercreams. It is sweet and has a velvety feel. It is one of the easiest buttercreams to make with a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 Cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cup Butter Room Temperature
  • 2 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 5 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoon Whipping Cream

Method
 

  1. Starting in a mixing bowl beat butter with the paddle attachment. Beat butter for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
  3. Next add in powdered sugar one cup at a time mixing well after adding each cup. Mix for 1-2 minutes once all powdered sugar is added.
  4. Now thin out the buttercream with whipping cream, add in 2-3 tablespoons until you have the right constancy.

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