Buttermilk Frosting Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Frosting Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar; 5 to 8 Tbsp. buttermilk; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

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This dreamy white frosting pairs with our Gingerbread Cake with Buttermilk Frosting for the ultimate holiday dessert.

By Southern Living Editors

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Recipe Summary

hands-on:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
5 to 8 Tbsp. buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 minute. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 5 Tbsp. buttermilk. Beat at low speed until blended. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. If desired, add up to 3 Tbsp. buttermilk, 1 Tbsp. at a time; beat to desired consistency.

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