Quick and Rich Vanilla Frosting
Not only is this frosting quick, but it can be made well ahead of time.
Gather Your Ingredients
Before You Begin
This makes enough frosting for a two-layer, 8- or 9-inch cake or a 9 by 13-inch sheet cake. For a three-layer cake, increase the heavy cream to 3 tablespoons, the butter to 3 sticks, and the confectioners' sugar to 3 cups. Be sure to use unsalted butter here or your frosting will taste salty.
Instructions
1.
Stir the cream, vanilla, and salt together in a small bowl until the salt dissolves. Beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Reduce the speed to medium-low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar, and beat until smooth, 2 to 5 minutes. Beat in the cream mixture. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, 4 to 8 minutes.
2.
To Make AheadThe frosting can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Before using, let stand at room temperature to soften, then whisk briefly to re-fluff.
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