Whip the butter

• Place the room-temperature butter in the mixer bowl.
• Whip until the butter turns pale white and looks like whipped cream.

Add the flavorings

• Add the clear vanilla extract and the pinch of salt.
• Mix to combine.

Incorporate the sugar and cream

• Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing.
• Add the heavy whipping cream, using more if the buttercream is too stiff or the weather is cold.

Whip until silky

• Keep mixing until the buttercream is smooth, silky and fully combined.