I am looking for a super yummy smooth vanilla buttercream recipe... any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Hi and Welcome to CC, ktgold.

Everything you need to know to make, decorate and assemble tiered/stacked/layer cakes:

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-605188-.html

Above super thread has popular CC recipes for crusting American buttercreams, several types of fondant and doctored cake mix (WASC and other flavor variations) - and so much more!

Here are some other popular CC frosting recipes:

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/2019/whipped-cream-buttercream-frosting

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7378/cakepros-buttercream-with-trans-fat-free-crisco

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/5453/the-well-dressed-cake-swiss-meringue-buttercream-with-variations
(Doesn't crust.)

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/1610/no-crust-buttercream-icing
(Doesn't crust.)

http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7585/the-best-tasting-icing-ive-ever-had

HTH

Hi, I always use this recipe, its so easy to do and i love it!

225g Icing Sugar
100g Unsalted Butter
1/2 Tspn Vanilla Extract
Dash of Milk

Mix for a good 5 mins on medium speed

Hope this helps