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Creamy Buttercream Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: mom2frankandy

"The success of this frosting is in the technique, not the ingredients. It's so creamy and not too sweet."

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Original recipe yield 2 layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, Whip the butter on high speed, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. Whip until double in volume. This takes a very long time, approximately 10 minutes.
While still whipping, drizzle in the heavy cream. Continue whipping until the mixture is stiff, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
Add 1/2 of the confectioners sugar and whip until smooth. At this point, you can taste the frosting and determine if you would like to add more sugar to sweeten to taste.
Thickly frosts top and sides of two 9 inch cakes.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by KAELHA

I have been using this recipe for a little while now on all my cakes. My family loves the... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by Susan Leckrone

This is the best frosting I have ever tasted. I added a teaspoon of vanilla and an extra 1/2... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by FRANZISKA

I TRIED THIS BECAUSE I WAS DESPERATE FOR A FROSTING THAT ISN'T TOO SWEET. I WOULD HAVE TO... MORE

Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by ANGELA LU

This is the same recipe I have, but she's right--it's all in the technique! I whipped it the... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2005 by LAURAS411

I love this recipe. It's almost like very thick whipped cream. You absolutely must use... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by rachel

As a cake designer and baker I found this recipe to be one I will use over and over again! I... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by SEDRAY

This recipe is very creamy, but it just tastes like pure butter. I added about 1 1/2 extra... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by UNIRED00

I did not care for this recipe. I bought fresh butter and cream just for it. I don't recommend... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by SAHARA74

As some other posters have recommended, I did use unsalted butter and whipped it for the full... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by CathyTN

It does take some time to make, but we LOVED it. The best frosting I have ever tasted. Must... MORE

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