Name: Perfect Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes Recipe
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 sticks butter, unsalted and at room temperature; 6 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup heavy creamVanilla

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When making cupcakes, you don’t want any old frosting – you’re going to want the perfect Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes.

While many folks dream of chocolate icing, this girl only wants vanilla. There’s something simple, pure and perfect about vanilla, don’t you think?

My absolute favorite combo is dark chocolate devil’s food cake with crisp white vanilla frosting. Oh my mouth is just watering thinking about it!!!

Add this frosting to the best cake recipes – you won’t go wrong.

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Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes Recipe

Frosting Ingredients:

3 sticks butter, unsalted and at room temperature
6 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream

Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes Directions:

Step 1: Using handheld mixer or stand mixer, cream butter on high, about 3 minutes.

Step 2: Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on medium between each addition.

Step 3: Scrape bowl well. Add remaining ingredients; mix on low until incorporated.

Step 4: Turn mixer to high and beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Use immediately or store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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Note: Frosting must be at room temperature prior to using.

This recipe is courtesy of Baker’s Advantage/Alissa Wallers. Find more surprisingly easy dessert ideas at FillablesbyBakersAdvantage.com.