Classic Vanilla Cupcake Frosting

A good vanilla cupcake frosting recipe never goes out of style. Keep these recipes handy when you've got to whip up a quick dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered or confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions:

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the butter and gradually add powdered sugar.

Step 2: Add in vanilla and milk. Beat until desired consistency. (You may need to add a bit more milk.)

Makes approximately 4-1/2 cups of frosting.

Vanilla Frosting from
Magnolia's Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
• 6 - 8 cups powdered or confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsps vanilla extract
• food coloring of your choice *optional

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix butter with four cups of powdered or confectioner's sugar.

Step 2: Beat 3 - 5 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth.

Step 3: Gradually add remaining sugar one cup at a time mixing well between additions. You may need to add less sugar to maintain spreading consistency.

Step 4: Add food coloring if desired. Mix well.

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