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recipe for frosting using powdered sugar and butter similar to swiss meringue buttercream with no eggs

2 Ingredient Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Whip up this easy 2 ingredient buttercream frosting with powdered sugar in minutes. Light, fluffy, and perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Unsalted Butter (450g)
  • 1 ¾ Cups Powdered Sugar (225g)
  • ¼ Cup Water (Hot Water)
  • 1 tsp Extract (Any extract + optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the hot water with the powdered sugar. Stir until fully dissolved and smooth, creating a thin glaze with no lumps.
    If using an extract, add it to the glaze and mix well. Cover the bowl to prevent the glaze from crusting, then set it aside to cool completely.
    first step in making buttercream using 2 main ingredients including preparing the glaze
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the room-temperature butter. Using a mixer, beat on low speed for a minute, then gradually increase to high. Continue mixing for a few minutes until the butter becomes pale, fluffy, and almost doubles in volume.
    beating room temperature butter to become smooth and lighter
  • With the mixer on low to medium speed, slowly pour the cooled glaze into the butter. Mix until fully incorporated, then beat for a bit longer to ensure a smooth and creamy consistency.
    final steps are making the easiest buttercream frosting using 2 ingredients

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Notes

  • Nutrition info is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and portions. For the most accurate details, consider using a nutrition tool or checking our full Nutrition Information Disclaimer.

Nutrition

Serving: 245gCalories: 1366kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 1.5gFat: 122g
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