This is an easy, crusting recipe for simple vanilla buttercream icing. It is very sweet and very rich. A little goes a long way. I think it’s perfect for cookies because it crusts so well. It’s a handy recipe because it’s made with pantry staples so there’s a good chance you already have these ingredients on hand.
CakeBoss Easy Vanilla Icing
A handy recipe made with pantry staples.
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Servings: 1 cup
Cost: $2.53
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter very soft
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract or other flavoring of choice
- 3 tbsp milk, or liquid of choice add more if necessary to achieve desired consistency
Instructions
- Whip butter until soft and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar and blend until combined.
- Add vanilla and milk (or liquid of choice) and blend well.
- Gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar to desired consistency.
- Beat about 5 minutes. Color will gradually lighten with beating.
- Store on counter for 5 days or the refrigerator for two weeks. It also freezes well!
Notes
You can use practically any liquid to flavor this recipe. Here are a few options:
- Milk
- Half’n’half
- Heavy Cream
- Water
- Orange Juice
- Coconut Milk
- Almond Milk
- Soy Milk
Cost
I used my CakeBoss Software to calculate the ingredient cost of this recipe. Just $2.53!
