Homemade Butter Cream Icing

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-lb.) box powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened unsalted butter
  • 3-4 tbls. milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (For almond butter cream, omit vanilla and use pure almond extract)



Directions

1. In a large bowl, sift powdered sugar and salt.

2. Add softened butter and combine using an electric mixer on low speed.

3. Once combined, increase speed to medium and add milk and vanilla (or almond).

4. Beat 1 to 2 minutes until creamy or until icing reaches spreading consistency.

To make Chocolate Buttercream Icing: Add 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder when sifting powdered sugar and salt, and then continue with the steps as directed.)

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