American Buttercream Recipe

Ingredients (6)

• 12 ounces unsalted butter, softened to about 65°F/18°C (3 sticks; 340g)
• 12 ounces organic powdered sugar, preferably tapioca based, such as Wholesome; see note (about 3 cups, spooned; 340g)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
• 3 ounces (85g) heavy cream, straight from the fridge
• Other extracts or gel-paste food coloring, such as Americolor, to taste