1/2 (1 stick of unsalted butter) softened to room temperature 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar 1/8 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream gel food coloring if desired. sifter measuring cups and spoons stand mixer and paddle container to store buttercream if not using right away

Place butter on your counter top for 45 minutes to soften.
Once soft, beat together butter, and powder sugar until soft 1-2 minutes medium speed.
Scrape down the bowl. Add vanilla and cream beat for 2 minutes. Store in fridge for two days.