Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
Sarah Walker Caron
Updated Aug 4, 2016
Sweet, creamy and perfect ... this frosting pairs well with deep, dark chocolate cake.
Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
- Prep Time 2 min
- Total 10 min
- Servings 1
- Ingredients 4
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 vanilla beans, seeded
- 1/3 cup nonfat milk
Instructions
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Step1Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
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Step2To color: add food coloring and beat until well-combined.
Nutrition
No nutrition information available for this recipe
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