Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Submitted by MSnow

"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."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 8-inch layers

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)

directions

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

Reviews

[petlover]

came out a bit too sweet-- I think there should be more butter to the same amount of sugar-the vanilla taste is perfect-thanks!