2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar (icing or powdered sugar), sifted
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk or light cream
Assorted food colors (if desired)
In an electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth and well blended. Add the vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add a little more milk or sugar, if needed. Tint the frosting with desired food color (you can use the paste food coloring that is available at cake decorating stores and party stores).
Make sure you follow the directions. This is a VERY simple recipe for butter cream frosting, so that's fantastic! (Some recipes call for you to add eggs and cook it down...)
However, if you don't whip long enough, your frosting comes out clumpy and funky looking. Not so awesome if you ask me. Still tasty, but not impressive.
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