Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (clear vanilla for pure white icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing thoroughly after each cup.
- Mix in vanilla extract and milk, then blend until fluffy and light.
- Frost cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag.
Notes
Room temperature butter creates a smoother texture.
Use clear vanilla for an all-white icing.
Adjust milk for desired icing thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg