Beat butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add lemon zest and juice, and beat until smooth.
Adjust consistency with a bit more lemon juice if needed.
Excellent with: lemon cakes, vanilla cupcakes, or blueberry muffins.
6. Bakery-Style Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Beat butter until very creamy and pale, about 3 minutes.
Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing slowly.
Add vanilla extract, salt, and cream. Beat on high until fluffy and spreadable.
Use on: birthday cakes, sugar cookies, or cupcakes of any flavor.
7. Silky Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Ingredients:
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Place egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler).
Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160°F (about 5 minutes).
Transfer to a mixer and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 8–10 minutes).
Switch to paddle attachment and add butter, one cube at a time, beating until smooth.
Add vanilla and salt, and mix until silky.
Ideal for: wedding cakes, layer cakes, and elegant cupcakes.
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