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Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday ... Add the remaining icing sugar and one tablespoon of the milk and vanilla extract and beat the mixture until creamy and ...

The buttercream may look ... Turn the mixer off and add the icing sugar. Whip on medium-high speed; the meringue should look glossy and stiff. Harvest the vanilla seeds. Use a small sharp knife ...

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The buttercream frosting can also be made in one of three ... fitted with the paddle and beat until creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla seeds and beat at medium-high speed until fluffy, about ...

To make the buttercream, beat the butter using the paddle attachment in a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer for 1 minute. Add the icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla and milk.