Buttercream Frosting

This is the perfect buttercream frosting for decorating cupcakes!



Recipe:

1½ cup cold butter
5 cups powdered sugar
1½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoon heavy cream

Cut butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until butter looks light in color.

Add 2 cups powdered sugar and mix on low speed until incorporated then add 1½ teaspoon vanilla and mix to combine. Beat for about 60 seconds.

Next, add an additional 2 cups powdered sugar and beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.

Add last 1 cup powdered sugar along with the cream and almond extract . Beat on low until ingredients start to mix together. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 3-5 minutes.



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