1and 1/4 cups2.5 sticks; 287g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
5cups600g confectioners’ sugar
1/3cup80ml heavy cream
2teaspoonspure vanilla extractor use clear imitation vanilla extract for stark white frosting
1/8teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Make the frosting:
In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy – about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Add more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin, more cream if frosting is too thick, or a pinch more of salt if frosting is way too sweet.
Notes
This makes enough for a thick frosting layer in the middle.