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ButterCream Frosting

 

Buttercream Frosting is one of the most popular choices when it comes to topping a cake.

Many people think buttercream frosting is hard to make or that it only turns out well when mixed by professionals. Neither of these are true.

You can mix up a batch of buttercream frosting in about 6 minutes and I am sure you will find the taste comparable to your local bakery.

Basic ButterCream Frosting 

The quickest and easiest buttercream recipe.

There are dozens of "buttercream frosting" recipes on the internet. The one I am providing is quick and easy so everyone can make it.

Ingredients:

1 Stick of butter (must be at room temperature!)
3 Tablespoons of milk
3 Cups of confectioner's sugar (added in increments)
1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
* Food coloring if desired.

Instructions:

Place the butter and milk into a mixing bowl. Sift 2 cups of the confectioner's sugar directly into the mixing bowl with the milk and butter. Use an electric mixer and mix the items well. Then sift and mixed in the remaining 1 cup of confectioner's sugar.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to be sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Then add the vanilla and beat the mixture until it is fluffy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

If you are adding food coloring, do it as the last step.

This recipe will make enough frosting to cover the average 2 layer cake or about 2 dozen cupcakes.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Please make a comment in the guestbook below if you try it out.

Alternative Flavorings 

Add some kick to your buttercream frosting!

Almond:
Use 2 teaspoons pure almond extract instead of vanilla.

Cinnamon:
Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the recipe above.

Citrus:
Instead of milk, use 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice and do not add the vanilla extract.

Coffee:
Instead of milk, use 3 tablespoons of very strong brewed coffee that has been left to cool to at least room temperature. Chilled or refrigerated coffee is okay.

Mint:
Substitute 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in place of the vanilla extract.

Pineapple:
Instead of milk, use 3 tablespoons of unsweetened canned pineapple juice. Use only 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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grassosalvato86

I'm a food lover and your buttercream recipe sounds good!

Posted May 15, 2008

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