Classic Buttercream Frosting

Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter (2 sticks), softened
• 1 teaspoon
• clear vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar(icing sugar), sifted
• 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream (for medium consistency. Use more, if necessary)

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter on medium speed for about 3 minutes with an electric beater or hand beater.
2. Add the vanilla.
3. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar beating with an electric mixer as you go.
4. After each addition, add 1 tablespoon milk or until you reach the desired consistency. Beat at medium speed until mixture is light and fluffy.

Note:

• For stiff consistency, Add 2 tablespoons milk or water to thin.
• For pure white frosting
• Omit the butter and use another 1/2 cup vegetable shortening in its place plus 1/2 teaspoon no-color butter flavor and up to 4 tablespoons of milk  or water to thin.