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Easy
Vanilla or Chocolate Buttercream Recipes
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An easy buttercream is always handy. I often use this recipe
to top
cupcakes with.
Adjust if too thin or
too thick with confectioner's sugar or milk. |
Easy White Buttercream Icing
16-ounce package confectioners sugar
6 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
3 to 4 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
In a medium bowl, with mixer at medium-low speed, beat all
ingredients until the icing is smooth and of easy spreading consistency. Add a
few drops of red food coloring, 3 for light pink, 6 or so for dark pink.
Easy Chocolate Buttercream Icing
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, with mixer at medium-low speed, beat all
ingredients until the icing is smooth and of easy spreading consistency.
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