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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

The plain American buttercream: butter, powdered sugar, a splash of cream, ten minutes and one bowl. It is sweet, it holds a piped edge, and it is the one to make when the frosting is not the point of the cake.

At a glance

Category
Condiment
Prep time
Total time
Makes
3 cups
Calories
About 290 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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