To Die for Buttercream!

So I am going to share the buttercream that I use for EVERY SINGLE CAKE that goes out my door! This butter-cream is heaven I swear! I found the original recipe on Cup a Dee cakes Blog. http://cupadeecakes.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-do-i-get-my-cakes-smooth.html

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 Cup a Dee Cakes Kid's Buttercream Recipe

2 lbs unsalted butter, at room temperature
16 Cups powdered sugar (4 lbs)
1 TBL plus 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 half pint heavy cream OR 1 Cup light corn syrup (not nearly as good, but works)

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment add all butter, salt and vanilla to 5 Quart bowl and blend.  Scrape down bowl.  Add ½ of the powdered sugar in stages (put a clean dish towel over the mixer and bowl to keep sugar dust down).  Add all of the whipping cream and blend.  Scrape down bowl.  Add the rest of the powdered sugar in stages until it is blended in.  Scrape down bowl.  Now whip the fool out of it on super high for about 2-4 minutes depending on the strength of your mixer.  The icing will go much lighter in color, fluffier and a good spreading consistency.  You should notice the icing begin to increase in volume (it will fill the mixer bowl).

Note:  This icing is too thick and heavy to spread until you whip the daylight out of it.  Don’t skimp on the final beating.

You can leave the icing out of the fridge for a few days, it will be fine.  Re-whip it when it’s been sitting for the best results. 

Icing will not be a bright white due to the color of the butter.  Your can purchase some white food coloring to add to the final layer of icing if needed.  Most people won’t notice that it’s not white and it will photograph better. 

This recipe is easily halved or quartered just adjust ALL the ingredients accordingly!

I now will post step-by-step pictures!

First you start with you ingredients (pictured is only 2 lbs powdered sugar 1/2 the amount of the receipe)

 Put you butter in your mixer and cream

 Add you vanilla and mix the butter and vanilla together

 Once mixed at 1/2 of your powdered sugar

 **Tip*** I wrap a wet or damp towel around my bowl it keep the sugar in the bowl and you don't get sugar dust everywhere!!

 Mix it on speed 2 of your kitchen aid until all is incorporated

 Add your cream and mix completely into mixture

 Add the other 2 lbs of powdered sugar and put the towel back on the bowl to save yourself a HUGE MESS!

 Once the sugar is incorporated you can remove the towel and mix on high  for about 5 minutes or until the color begins to lighten up and turn almost back to white. It will fill almost you entire bowl

 HEAVEN in the frosting world is created!!!