Buttercream

this is the recipe for Classic American Buttercream from 'The Buttercup Bakeshop Cookbook' by Jennifer Appel I LOVE this buttercream - the trick is to whip the butter until VERY FLUFFY

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 9 in cake

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, very soft
• 8  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  whole milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place butter in a large mixing bowl - whip for 3-5 minutes until very fluffy.
2. Add 4 cups of powdered sugar and combine well.
3. Add milk & vanilla and continue to combine.
4. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until frosting is thick and spreadable **you may not use all 8 cups**.