Vanilla Buttercream Icing with Red Swirls
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Serves
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Adapted from Java Cupcake
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This vanilla buttercream icing with red swirls is perfect for festive occasions, such as Valentine's Day and Halloween. The icing is smooth and creamy.
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 Tablespoons cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 Pounds powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional
- Wilton no-taste red icing (for red swirls)
- cupcakes
Directions
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Icing
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Step 1
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| Using a stand mixer or electric beater, beat butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed. Add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. Add 1/4-1/2 cup cream and beat on high for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in the pinch of salt. |
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Assembly
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Step 2
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| Using a toothpick, add the Wilton no-taste red icing color in vertical stripes up the insides of a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip. Add the buttercream to a pastry bag. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake. |
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