WEDDING CUPCAKE BUTTERCREAM

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This is my go-to frosting recipe for all cakes and cupcakes.  It turns out perfect every time!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use clear extract, if you really want it white)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy or regular whipping cream

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, with a hand or stand mixer, cream together sugar and butter on low speed. Mix until well blended. Increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
• Add vanilla and 1 tablespoon of cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more.  Add more cream if needed for desired spreading/piping consistency.  Scoop into a piping bag and pipe decoratively onto cupcakes, or spread onto cupcakes as desired.