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Vanilla-Almond Buttercream

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened (565 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (6 grams)
  • 7 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar (930 grams)
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (180 grams)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons almond extract (9 grams)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract (5 grams)

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup (120 grams) at a time, alternately with cream and extracts, beating until combined after each addition and stopping to scrape sides and bottom of bowl. Increase mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until pale and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Use immediately.
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