Creamy Vanilla Icing Recipe
A delicious topping option for pancakes, waffles, French toast or bonuts.
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Ingredients
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Icing Ingredients
Method
Icing Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Incorporate Cream and Vanilla
Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Beat on medium speed until the icing is smooth and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. If the icing is too thick, add a little more cream until you reach your desired consistency.
- 4
Serve
Use immediately to top pancakes, waffles, French toast, or bonuts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
