Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- In a bowl, cream together butter and 3 cups icing sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk and mix until combined.
- Slowly add more icing sugar if the frosting is too thin or more milk if it is too thick.
- Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or other treats.
Interesting Facts
- Vanilla buttercream frosting is one of the most popular frosting recipes in the United States.
- It is a popular decoration for wedding and birthday cakes.
- It can be colored and flavored with a variety of ingredients.