In the world of buttercreams, American buttercream is the easiest and the sweetest.American Buttercream Print Recipe Makes about 6 cups Ingredients  2 cups (454 grams) unsalted butter, softened1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt1 (2-pound) package (907 grams) confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup (120 grams) cold heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract InstructionsIn the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium-low speed until smooth.Reduce mixer speed to low; add confectioners’ sugar, about 1 cup (120 grams) at a time, alternately with cold cream, about 1 tablespoon (15 grams) at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.

Increase mixer speed to medium, and beat until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.Beat in vanilla until combined.Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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