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American Buttercream
Sauce

American Buttercream

15 minServes 12Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)Dairy227 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry300 g
  • heavy cream (at room temperature)Dairy45 ml
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • saltSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

242kcal

Carbs
25 g
Proteins
0 g
Fat
16 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Whip the butter

    • Place the softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer.
    • Beat on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy.
    Step 1
  2. Add the sugar

    • Add the sifted powdered sugar gradually, a little at a time.
    • Mix on low speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Loosen and flavor

    • Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
    • Add the salt.
    • Beat until smooth, creamy and spreadable.
    Step 3