Classic Butter Icing
By: Maria Boyer
Published: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 7:29pm

Ingredients




 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

1 Blend butter and sugar. 2 Stir in vanilla and milk. 3 Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

About


The perfect icing for Wilson Chocolate Cake.
Variation: Make peanut butter icing by substituting peanut butter for the butter, and increasing the milk to 1/4 to 1/3 cup.

Comments:
bob armbrecht

That looks helpful but do you have one for cream cheese frosting?
Maria Boyer

Oh, Bob, I have a classic one. I will add it later on tonight for you. Look for it then.
Sheri Wetherell

i'm not a fan of butter icing. i like marshmallow.
hey bob, this is for cream cheese frosting =)
http://www.foodista.com/recipe/SBJJZPGB/cream-cheese-frosting/>
HTH
Maria Boyer

Funny, Christine. I generally steer clear of marshmallow. Still, though our taste buds may not agree, it appears our love of cooking/baking is shared.
ruteegee

mmmmmn... love this classic butter icing... so easy to prepare.