Food

Kathryn Smith

Another vanilla frosting — this one a buttercream. It has nice flavor and spreads easily.

Yield

Makes enough for two 9-inch layers or 3 dozen cupcakes.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound confectioners’ sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Cream butter with vanilla. Add salt. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in milk and beat until frosting is the right consistency for spreading.

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