How to Make Almond Buttercream Frosting
- 1). Cream the butter, almond extract and vanilla extract with an electric beater in a large mixing bowl. Set the beater's speed to medium and cream the butter for about 2 minutes. The butter will become fluffier and noticeably lighter in color.
- 2). Blend 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and 1/4 almond flour in to the butter. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
- 3). Continue blending confectioners' sugar into the buttercream frosting 1 cup at a time. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk with each addition of sugar to keep the icing smooth.
- 4). Blend for 1 minute after the final addition of sugar to make the almond buttercream frosting fluffy.
- 5). Spread the frosting on cooled cakes and cupcakes, or use as a filling for sandwich cookies. Sprinkle the frosting with slivered almonds if you desire.
- 6). Store any leftover almond buttercream frosting in the refrigerator.
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