Sunday, January 23, 2011

Vanilla Buttercream

Yum! Better than bakery! And I got to use my new icing tool! Loved it! And loved that I could make them Steeler Themed! Thanks Brown Eyed Baker for sharing!

Vanilla Buttercream
Source: Brown Eyed Baker

Yield: Enough to frost 12 cupcakes
(I doubled for our game day cupcakes!)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1. Using the wire whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl once or twice.

2. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and add the vanilla, mixing until incorporated. Whip at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed.

You can store any unused buttercream in the refrigerator in an airtight container; let it come to room temperature and then give it a quick whip in the mixer before using.

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