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Vanilla Bean Buttercream

5 from 1 vote
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup (33 grams) custard powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6 grams) vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups (240 grams) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in custard powder and vanilla bean paste. With mixer on low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until combined. Add cream; increase mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until light and airy, 1 to 2 minutes. Use immediately.
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