9. Simple Vanilla Icing. This simple 5 minute Vanilla Icing is a foundational recipe for every baker.Use it over cinnamon ...

Preparation 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, vanilla and salt on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 1 minute.

The longer you mix the buttercream, the whiter it will become. Beat in salt and vanilla or lemon zest, if using. If you'd like, add milk to buttercream, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until buttercream ...

With mixer on low speed, begin to add butter to meringue, 1 piece at a time, increasing mixer speed to high. Do not be alarmed if mixture does not come together at first, or if it deflates slightly.

Buttercream frosting may be a simple, basic frosting, but it’s incredibly versatile and always delicious. Learn how to make it perfectly every time and then use it in these 15 sweet recipes.

Divide remaining buttercream equally into 3 medium bowls. Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to one bowl, 5-6 drops to another bowl, and leave the remaining bowl white.

I love the sugary crust it forms, and I am 100 percent okay with its “supermarket-bakery” vibe. I love its fluffiness, its simplicity, and — if made using my technique — that it’s sweet ...