Small-Batch Butter Frosting
List of Ingredients
This makes enough for one, 8 or 9 inch layer cake.
16 ounces powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine,softened
4-6 tablespoons milk or half and half
1 1/2 teaspoons vanillaRecipe
In large bowl, with mixer at medium-low speed, beat powdered sugar, butter and 3 tablespoons milk till smooth and blended. Beat in additional milk as needed for easy spreading consistency. Increase speed to medium-high; beat till light and fluffy. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Lemon butter frosting: Prepare as above but use 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Use only 1-2 tablesppons milk as needed for easy spreading consistency.
Orange Butter Frosting: Prepare as above but use 2 tablespoons orange juice for lemon juice and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.
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