Name: Russian Buttercream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Russian Buttercream

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A simple yet luxurious frosting made from sweetened condensed milk and butter, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Author: ameliasweet7643
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Frosts approximately 12-14 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Russian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Beat the softened butter until it is light and fluffy.
Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, continuing to beat until well combined and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Frost cakes, cupcakes, or sandwich cookies immediately.

Notes

For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder. For a citrus twist, incorporate lemon or orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 110
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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