Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227g) Unsalted Grass-Fed Butter, softened to 65°F
  • 3.5 cups (420g) Organic Confectioners' Sugar, sifted
  • 1.5 tablespoons (22ml) Pure Vanilla Bean Paste or High-Quality Extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Heavy Whipping Cream, cold
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) Fine Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the 1 cup of softened butter into your mixer bowl. Note: Ensure it is exactly 65°F for the best aeration.
  2. Beat on medium high speed for 5 minutes until the butter is pale ivory and fluffy.
  3. Add the 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and the 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla bean paste. Note: Adding these now ensures the flavor is evenly distributed through the fat.
  4. Turn the mixer to the lowest setting and add 1 cup of the sifted sugar.
  5. Mix until the sugar is mostly incorporated and no longer dusty.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining 2.5 cups of sugar, adding it in two batches.
  7. Pour in the 2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream while the mixer is running on low.
  8. Increase speed to medium and whip for 2 minutes until the mixture looks like soft clouds.
  9. Stop the mixer and use a spatula to stir the frosting by hand for 60 seconds. Note: This manual stirring removes large air pockets for a smooth finish.
  10. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface.