The Best Vanilla Buttercream. Light buttercream crème mousseline and Bavarian. Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth with a paddle attachment stand mixer or a hand mixer.
Mix in 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste and 12 tsp salt on a low speed. Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. It pipes beautifully and is the perfect way to finish off all of your cakes and cupcakes.
Vanilla extract is an obvious addition to buttercream but its so easy to flavor with all sorts of extracts and add-ins.
A staple in any bakers kitchen vanilla buttercream is deliciously soft creamy and sweet. Add in the powdered sugar vanilla and 3 tablespoons milk. Using the paddle attachment whip the butter for 5-7 minutes scraping down the bowl occasionally beating until the butter look light in color. It pipes beautifully and is the perfect way to finish off all of your cakes and cupcakes.