To make cake frosting easily and quickly, you can follow this simple recipe for a basic buttercream frosting:
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until well combined.
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Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk, and beat the frosting until smooth. Add more cream or milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
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Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, it's ready to use on your cake.
This basic buttercream frosting is versatile and can be flavored or colored as desired. Enjoy frosting your cake!