Frosting: Vanilla Buttercream and Variations

Makes 24 servings (About 3 cups)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Procedure

In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Variations
Almond: Use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract instead of the vanilla.

Chocolate: Use 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup baking cocoa and 6-7 tablespoons milk.

Lemon: Use 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice instead of the milk and 1 teaspoon grated peel.

Orange: Use 5-6 tablespoons orange juice instead of the milk and add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.

Peanut Butter: Use 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of the butter and use 6-8 tablespoons milk.

Peppermint: Use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract instead of the vanilla.

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