This is an easy buttercream recipe, that works great for piping and is made with real butter, not lard. It is delicious and easy to work with.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Frosts 12 cupcakes
Link: http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/03/16/wedding-cupcake-buttercream/
Ingredients:
- 3 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar
- 1 cup real butter softened (do not use margarine)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 - 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
Steps:
- In a large bowl, with a hand or stand mixer, cream together sugar and butter on low speed. Mix until well blended. Increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and cream. Continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more. Add more cream if needed for desired spreading/piping consistency.
- Scoop into a piping bag and pipe decoratively onto cupcakes, or spread onto cupcakes as desired.
