How to Make Buttercream Frosting (Easy!)

This tutorial is going to show you how to make this really simple buttercream recipe. Feel free to watch the tutorial as well!

First you're going to beat room temperature salted butter for a good 2 minutes or more until it is a light color.

Next you're going to continue to mix the butter and also add powdered sugar in portions at a time. Tip: for every stick of butter you use, you're going to add 1 and 3/4 cups of powdered sugar.

the last thing that you will do is beat this mixture for a good 5 - 6 minutes. This step is necessary for light airy buttercream, it also helps it to double in size. After this step is done you should have light and airy buttercream!