Billy's Vanilla Buttercream

Submitted by dojemi

"As seen on Martha Stewart. Courtesy of Billy Reece from Billy's Bakery, NYC. Check out his other recipes for "Billy's Chocolate Buttercream" #167665 and "Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes" #167664."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 30 cupcakes

ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 -8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

directions

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. With mixer on low speed, add 6 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy.
3. If necessary, gradually add remaining 2 cups sugar to reach desired consistency.

Reviews

[cuppycakes]

This buttercream recipe came out nicely. I have to use all 8 cups of sugar. It's a little too sweet for the adults but the children love it.