American Buttercream
An American-style buttercream for all your cake needs.
Servings: 12 Frosting for 8- or 9-inch layer cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 4 cups 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Add butter and sifted powdered sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low to bring ingredients together, then turn to medium and beat until well mixed.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat on low until incorporated, then turn to medium-high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency. Spread on cake as desired.
Notes
Makes enough for 1 8- or 9-inch layer cake or 24 cupcakes.
