Decorator's Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• Food coloring, optional

Directions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until all is incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
3. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and mix until combined.
4. For colored frosting, add a few drops of food coloring at this time and mix until desired color is reached.
5. Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
6. Pipe the frosting onto your cakes or cookies.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe makes enough frosting to cover a single layer cake or 24-30 cupcakes.
• You can use this frosting to make beautiful decorations on cakes and cupcakes.
• This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.