Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Cakes and Cupcakes.
Buttercream Frosting Variations
- Add ½ tsp peppermint extract for Candy Cane Frosting
- Add 1 tbsp fresh nutmeg for eggnog frosting
Where to buy Vanilla Paste
This frosting is super easy to make. One ingredient you may not be able to find in your local grocery store is Nielsen Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste 4 oz
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.Not only does the Vanilla Bean Paste give the frosting amazing flavor but you can see the specks of the vanilla bean laced through the frosting.
- Amazon: Nielsen Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Paste 4 oz.
- Williams Sonoma
Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 oz. softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 8 cups powdered sugar.
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
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Cream together the cream cheese and butter.
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Add in powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
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Mix in the heavy whipping cream.
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Mix in the vanilla bean paste.
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Whip it until fluffy.