VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

I'm not usually a big fan of Buttercream Frostings. I usually prefer Cream Cheese on just about everything. That was, until I tasted this one!! I will still have to use cream cheese on red velvet and carrot cake, but this little recipe right here has changed my mind about Buttercream after all.

Everything you'll need to make this yummy frosting.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

adapted from Demolition Desserts
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Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 stick unsalted softened butter

2 1/2 c. or 10 oz. powdered sugar

1/2 t. kosher salt (omit if using salted butter)

1 T. plus 1 t. whole milk

1 t. pure vanilla extract

1 t. fresh lemon juice (I put 1/2 t.)

 Directions:

In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter & salt for about 30 seconds and then add half of the powdered sugar and the milk to the butter and beat again until combined. Scrape down the bowl.  Add the rest of the powdered sugar, the vanilla, and the lemon juice and beat until combined.  Scrape down the bowl again.  Beat on high speed for 5-6 minutes or until the frosting is fluffy.  Frost away!