FAVORITE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting image

I've tried a lot of buttercream frosting recipes and this one is the best. For decorating, I like to use the Wilton recipe, but for simple frosting, this one "takes the cake." Makes enough frosting for two 8-inch layers.

Provided by MSnow

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 8-inch layers

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature (don't melt it in the microwave)
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 pinch salt
1 (3 1/4 cup) box confectioners' sugar
2 bittersweet chocolate squares (optional)

Steps:

Beat the butter, milk, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl.
Slowly add the confectioners' sugar.
Mix until thick and creamy.
Beat on high until fluffy and of good spreading consistency.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and drizzle over the iced cake.

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