Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This rich, buttery frosting has just the right amount of sweetness. So it's a perfect compliment to any flavor cake. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/3 cup water |
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups butter, softened |
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add a small amount of hot mixture to egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes longer or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a bowl with the whisk attachment, cream butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in cooked sugar mixture. Beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. If necessary, refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 cups.
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