Ingredients
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons whole milk
Pinch of kosher salt
McCormick Color from Nature food colors, in Berry, Sunflower, and Sky Blue
Preparation
Beat butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla, milk, and salt and beat until buttercream is smooth. (At this point, buttercream can be covered and refrigerated up to 3 days; before using, bring to room temperature and beat on low speed until smooth.) Use food colors to tint as desired.
