Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes
Makes: 2 cups

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What You Need

4	cups powdered sugar (1 lb.), sifted, divided
5	Tbsp. water, divided
1	EGG YOLK
1/4	cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1	tsp. vanilla

Here’s How

MIX 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp. water and egg yolk in small saucepan until smooth. COOK over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles. REMOVE from heat; let cool 15 minutes.
BEAT butter in mixer bowl on high speed until smooth and creamy. ADD 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp. water and the cooled egg yolk mixture. BEAT on medium speed until smooth.
GRADUALLY BEAT in remaining powdered sugar, adding up to 1 Tbsp. water as needed, 1 tsp. at a time, until frosting has a spreading consistency. ADD vanilla. BEAT on high speed until smooth, adding any remaining water, if needed.

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Enjoy

Use this rich creamy frosting on your favorite cakes, cookies and cupcakes. Flavor with an extract or grated citrus peel. Tint with food coloring, if desired.

Insider Info

Cooked yolk mixture must cool enough so it doesn't melt the butter in step 2.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

calories: 70
total fat: 2g
saturated fat: 1g
polyunsaturated fat: 0g
monounsaturated fat: 0g
cholesterol: 10mg
sodium: 1mg
carbohydrates: 14g
dietary fiber: 0g
protein: 0g
vitamin A: 52.0IU
vitamin D: 2.2IU
folate: 0.8mcg
calcium: 1.3mg
iron: 0mg
choline: 4.0mg

vitamin C: 0mg
vitamin E: 0.1IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 14g
potassium: 1.5mg
magnesium: 0.1mg
selenium: 0.4mcg
phosphorus: 2.5mg
vitamin B12: 0mcg
vitamin K: 0.1mcg
vitamin B6: 0mg
copper: 0mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0mg
manganese: 0mg
zinc: 0mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 0mg
omega 3: 0g
omega 6: 0.1g

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