Fluffy Vanilla Bean Frosting

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Level: Easy

Serves: 12

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Description

Vanilla bean paste makes this simple, fluffy, vanilla frosting oh-so-fancy with flecks of vanilla throughout.

Makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes.

From Bridget Edwards of Bake at 350.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
  • 5 cups Powdered Sugar, Sifted
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
  • ¼ teaspoons Fine Sea Salt

Preparation

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter for a couple of minutes until fluffy. On low speed, add in the sifted sugar in two additions. Beat until combined. Add in the milk, vanilla bean paste, and salt, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase the speed to medium and beat for a few minutes, until light and fluffy.

Add more milk or sifted powdered sugar to adjust the consistency as needed.

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