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Magnolia Bakery Buttercream Frosting ~ My Version

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If you've ever been to Magnolia Bakery in NYC, consider yourself very lucky! They have the most delectable baked goods and their frosting is divine! There are many copycat versions of it. Here is mine!
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Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 190

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 6 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  • With your mixer on medium speed, use your mixer’s paddle attachment to combine the butter, 4 cups of the confectioner’s sugar, milk, vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste.
  • Beat it on medium speed for 5 minutes exactly.
  • Gradually add the remaining confectioner’s sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating for 2 minutes after each addition. You may wish to add more confectioner’s sugar if you want it stiffer to pipe the frosting.
  • Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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YIELD: This recipe makes enough for 24 cupcakes, or a two-layer nine-inch cake, or a 13 x 9-inch cake.  
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg