Sifting removes any hardened lumps and makes the sugar fluffier by adding air. Rarely do I take the extra step to sift dry ingredients but I make an exception for this Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe.
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How to make frosting with powdered sugar: This post explains what room temperature butter actually means (and why it's important)! TLDR: Set out your butter 1-2 hours prior to using, it should be cool to the touch, and should make a slight indention when poked. I do my best to not use recipes that require softened butter, like my favorite Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, but it is simply unavoidable when making buttercream. Softened butter is the key to smooth, fluffy buttercream frosting. This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe uses simple ingredients and requires minimal technique to yield perfectly smooth and creamy frosting that can be piped or spread. That's not to say that I don't appreciate a good boxed cake mix (as you will see below) but I will forever and ever (amen) always prefer homemade frosting. Too many years of working in corporate America with sad grocery store cakes has ruined me. I love chocolate and vanilla equally but, if forced to choose, I will usually pick vanilla. James prefers the classic yellow cake with chocolate frosting, the kids all want chocolate on chocolate, and I am cake neutral. We are a house divided when it comes to favorite cake flavors. This smooth and creamy buttercream sets up nicely and crusts slightly, making it perfect for base layers and decorating. Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe made with simple ingredients that can be piped or easily spread with a knife.