Butter Cream Frosting
Butter cream frosting is a standard recipe in any kitchen. This recipe is a smooth, buttery frosting perfect for cakes, cookies, and more!
Equipment
- 1 large glass bowl
- 1 hand mixer with beater attachment
- measuring cups and spoons, spatula
Ingredients
- 1/3 C unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 C powdered sugar
- 1/4 C milk I like to use whole Fairelife milk
- splash of vanilla
- dash of sea salt (optional)
- 2 drops food coloring of choice I prefer gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, using the hand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk and mix until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix.
- If the frosting is too thick at this point, then add a splash of milk. If it is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. I always wait until this point in the recipe because both the vanilla and the coloring will thin the frosting.
- Add food coloring and mix.
- Frost cookies or cakes as desired. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge.