- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk or evaporated milk - use whipping cream for a more airy frosting...tastes like the "whipped" frosting from the store....
Citrus Buttercream Frosting: Omit vanilla. Substitute lemon or orange juice for the milk. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel or 2 teaspoons grated orange peel.
Cocoa Buttercream Frosting: Stir in 2/3 cup baking cocoa into powdered sugar, and increase the butter to 1/2 cup and milk to 5 to 6 tablespoons.
Maple-Nut Buttercream Frosting: Substitute 1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup for the vanilla and milk. Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (toasted, if desired).
Peanut Butter Frosting: Substitute peanut butter for the butter. Increase milk to 1/4 to 1/3 cup.
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