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This traditional American buttercream is indulgently rich, creamy, and delightfully sweet. It's ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Once decorated, the frosting's surface will firm up, keeping piped designs intact. I began using this recipe for my son's birthday cake in 2015, and it has been my preferred buttercream ever since. Makes 3 cups, enough to cover a 9x13 cake Ingredients: ⅔ cup salted butter, room temperature 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ta