Buttercream frosting is a staple for cupcakes, cakes, and many other baked goods. Learn how to make yummy buttercream frosting with this easy recipe. It is creamy, smooth, and tastes great on cakes and cupcakes.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter
• 3 Cups Icing Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Milk

Directions

1. Add the butter to a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and beat for 5 minutes until light, pale and doubled in volume.
2. Gradually add the sugar ½ cup at a time beating well in between each addition.
3. Once all of the sugar has been incorporated add milk and beat until combined.

NOTES

1. Make sure the butter is at room temperature before making this buttercream. (Take it out it from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before starting the process)
2.  Only add the milk gradually if you would like to thin out the buttercream.
3.  Optionally add coloring and/or other flavorings at the same time as you add the vanilla and milk.