American Buttercream Frosting
Thick and creamy
This is the classic frosting that goes on a cake as the crumb coat.
It is thick and creamy and very sweet. A little goes a long way.
This makes enough for a thin crumb coating on an 8" 2 layer cake.
Source:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/174347/quick-and-almost-professional-buttercream-icing/
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional)
Instructions:
Cream butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.
Beat in vanilla extract.
Add milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.
Notes:
Use immediately or store buttercream in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.