Basic Buttercream Frosting

  • 5
  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 4 tsp vanilla
  • 6 Tbsp milk or cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla.

Step 2

Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.

Step 3

When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Re-whip before using.