Butter Frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Combine all ingredients
except milk in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping
bowl often and adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency
(1 to 2 minutes).
Makes 2 cups.
Variations:
- Chocolate Frosting: Add 2 ounces melted, cooled unsweetened
chocolate.
- Creamy Coconut Frosting: Stir in 1 teaspoon coconut extract
or flavoring.
- Lemon or Orange Frosting:
Stir in 2 teaspoons
grated lemon or orange peel.
Nutrition Facts (2 tablespoons):
Calories: 150, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 45 mg, Carbohydrates:
25 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Protein: <1 g.
