BASIC VANILLA BUTTERCREAM CUPCAKE FROSTING.

 

2 tbsp butter, room temperature

1/4 cup milk, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Food coloring as desired

In a large bowl, beat the butter, milk, vanilla and 2 cups of the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the remaining powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

If using food coloring, add a little at a time beating well after each addition until of the desired color.

This will frost approximately 1 1/2 dozen regular cupcakes or approximately 5 dozen mini cupcakes. You may need more if doing elaborate decorating.

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