Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

2 tablespoons milk

3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional)

Directions :

Step 1

Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

Step 2

Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 228 calories; protein 0.2g; carbohydrates 31.5g; fat 11.6g; cholesterol 30.8mg; sodium 83.7mg. Full Nutrition