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How to Make American Buttercream

If you've ever wondered how to frost a cupcake or how to make the buttercream you need, don't worry, we have you covered! This easy recipe and tutorial will have you decorating your own cupcakes in no time!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buttercream frosting, cactus cupcakes, Frosting, How to Frost Cupcakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Mixing time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces powdered sugar sifted
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter and start at the slow speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Next, add in half of the powdered sugar, keep mixing at slow speed, then add remaining sugar.
  • Keep mixing at slow speed, then turn speed up to high, mix for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Next add the heavy cream then keep mixing until the color of buttercream becomes light, fluffy, and doubled in volume.

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