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Fluffy Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Fluffy Whipped Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Learn how to make a homemade whipped vanilla buttercream frosting that’s great for cupcakes or spatula-frosted birthday cakes. Meringue powder helps keep it stable, and its super light and fluffy texture make it easily spreadable.
  • Prep25 min
  • Total Time25 min
  • Skill LevelBeginner
    Amount4 cups

Ingredients

  • Tools

  • Medium bowl

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip butter at medium speed for 5 minutes or until soft and light in color.
  2. Add the sugar, beating after each cup, and whip on low speed until fully combined. Frosting will appear dry. Add meringue powder and whip until combined.
  3. Add vanilla, salt, and milk. Whip on medium speed for 10 minutes until frosting is very fluffy.

Notes

    • Whipped buttercream should be used immediately. Storing in the refrigerator would make the butter firm up and lose that lovely whipped texture.
    • This buttercream is softer than the traditional American style buttercream and can be used to pipe basic decorations like stars and shells. This frosting will also be great in a layer cake!
    • To Flavor: Experiment with your favorite extracts a little at a time until you get the desired flavor.
    • To Color: Use Icing Colors to brighten up your dessert!

How To

  • How to Use Meringue Powder

    If you love decorating roll-out cookies or piping flowers, chances are you’ve used meringue powder to make your icing. Meringue powder is a must for making royal icing, meringue cookies and stabilizing marshmallow or whipped cream frosting.

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