Best Buttercream Frosting Ever

In a 5-quart mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter. Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar. When well blended, add the salt, vanilla, and buttermilk. You can adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk for softer frosting. Keep the frosting stiffer if you’re going to pipe flowers or swirls on cupcakes.

This buttercream is great for flavoring as you like, adding melted chocolate, nuts, any flavor you like! I love using Mexican vanilla and tangerine oil. This takes to color really well, too – try striping two tones in your piping bag for a swirl look. Easy, yet impressive.