Vanilla Bean Frosting

This is my absolute favorite Vanilla Bean Frosting recipe for a variety of cupcakes. It's great for piping, tinting and of course eating!

I like to half the recipe when I'm making mini cupcakes, but definitely try this for yourself and gauge your next attempt from there on out.

The Frosting:  

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk

1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat to combine, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary.

2. Add vanilla bean paste or seeds and vanilla extract, and beat to combine. Slowly add milk and continue beating on medium-low speed until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.

To Finish:

 Pipe Vanilla Bean Frosting neatly onto top of each cupcake and enjoy!