Almond Buttercream Frosting
Serves 1230 mins prep40 mins cook
This light and fluffy Almond Buttercream Frosting whips up in just 15 minutes! With 6 ingredients, including pure almond extract, this buttercream frosting makes for a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
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27 Choose your stand mixer/hand mixer attachment. The paddle for a smooth and creamy frosting. The whisk for a light and airy frosting. 17 On medium-high speed beat the room temperature unsalted butter, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract for 3 to 5 minutes. It should be light in color and smooth. 18 Add half the powdered sugar, beat on low speed until it is fully absorbed within the buttercream frosting, about 1 minute. Do this again with the remaining powdered sugar. 25 Beat the buttercream frosting on low speed while slowly pouring in the cold heavy whipping cream. Continue to beat until it has been fully incorporated. 28 Assess the color, consistency, and texture. * more information below in notes* 29 Prepare Almond Buttercream Frosting for decorating.View original recipe