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Buttercream Frosting Recipe

This easy buttercream frosting recipe is one of the best easy frosting recipes. Rich and delicious, it is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, coffee cakes and more! With just 4 ingredients, it's easy to make in 5 minutes!

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This easy buttercream frosting recipe is one of the best easy frosting recipes! Rich and delicious, it is perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, coffee cakes and more! With just 4 ingredients, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes!

Ingredients

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

  1. Mix powdered sugar and butter.
  2. Add vanilla.
  3. Slowly add milk, beating until smooth. If it is too stiff, add a little more milk to get the right consistency.

Notes

  • This frosts about one 9×13 inch cake, two 8 inch cakes or 1 dozen cupcakes.
  • You can store this frosting in the fridge for several weeks.

To Make It A Peppermint Frosting Recipe:

Use peppermint favoring instead of vanilla.