Name: Super Fluffy Small Batch Vanilla Buttercream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American

Super Fluffy Small Batch Vanilla Buttercream

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Super Fluffy Small Batch Vanilla Buttercream

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Add the unsalted butter, 60 grams (½ cup) of the powdered sugar, and a pinch of Kosher salt to a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whip attachment, beat the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is thick and creamy. It may be a little crumbly at first, but if you keep mixing, it'll eventually come together!

Add the remaining 60 grams (½ cup) of powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste or extract, and milk to the frosting. Beat until everything is well-combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl 2-3 times in-between.

Turn the mixer to medium-high and beat the buttercream for another 2-3 minutes, until the frosting is very silky, fluffy, and lightened in color. Store in an airtight container for later or use it on cupcakes, cookies, cake, etc.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Butter is Essential 🧈
Always use softened butter at room temperature (around 68-70°F) to achieve that signature fluffy texture; cold butter won't incorporate smoothly and will result in a grainy, separated frosting.
Vanilla Bean Paste Blooming Trick 🌺
Warm the vanilla bean paste slightly with the milk before adding to the butter to help it distribute evenly and maximize flavor intensity throughout the frosting.
The Kosher Salt Balance ⚖️
Don't skip the Kosher salt—it brightens the vanilla flavor and prevents the frosting from tasting overly sweet; start with a pinch and taste-test rather than measuring precisely.
Sift Your Powdered Sugar First 🎯
Sift the powdered sugar before adding to eliminate lumps, which ensures a silky-smooth texture and prevents overmixing that can deflate your fluffy buttercream.
Don't Overbeat After Adding Liquid ⏱️
Mix on medium speed for just 1-2 minutes after adding the milk and vanilla to maintain airiness; overmixing will break down the air bubbles and make the frosting dense and greasy.