EASY FRENCH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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I have been making this frosting for years. It came with a spice cake recipe, and it suits any occasion calling for a white icing. Heed the warnings about the raw egg, however.

Provided by Midge Flinn @Stitchnquiltem

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1 - egg
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 pound(s) powdered sugar, sifted
2 - 3 tablespoon(s) milk

Steps:

  • In small mixer bowl, cream butter, egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add enough milk to make a frosting of good spreading consistency.
  • Makes enough frosting for an 8 or 9 inch layer cake, or 24 cupcakes.
  • Be sure to refrigerate any leftover frosting or frosted cakes because of the raw egg in the frosting.

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