Vanilla Frosting

Makes 4 1/2 cups| Hands-On Time: 05m| Total Time: 10m

Ingredients

• 2  cups  (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1  pound  confectioners’ sugar (about 3 3/4 cups), sifted
• 1  teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
• pinch kosher salt

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on high until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the sugar, then the vanilla and salt, and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. 

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