Double Batch Buttercream Base

Frostings & Icings

Double Batch Buttercream Base

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting, icing

Ingredients

Buttercream Base

  • 8 sticks Unsalted butter, softened
  • 12 cups Powdered sugar, (1.5 32 oz bags)
  • ¾ cup` heavy cream
  • 8 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt, (unless you substituted salted butter, then none is needed)

Chocolate Additives

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 3-4 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a very large bowl, beat the base ingredients together on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Do not over-whip.
  • Divide recipe into two separate bowls.
  • If making chocolate recipe, add the cocoa powder and some extra heavy cream and remix.