Good Buttercream Recipes. Instructions Beat the softened butter over medium speed with an electric mixer until soft and creamy. Add the vanilla extract vanilla bean seeds salt and cream or milk.
Prepare a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Reduce speed to low and add in icing sugar 1 cup at a time until well blended. Add 4 and 12 cups confectioners sugar the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
German buttercream is custard-based and known for its rich and creamy texture. Increase speed to med and beat for 3. Add the vanilla extract vanilla bean seeds salt and cream or milk. With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter on medium speed until creamy about 2 minutes.