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Buttercream Frosting

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This delicious frosting can be made into peanut butter frosting by stirring in about 1/2 cup of peanut butter after it's made; or chocolate frosting by beating in 2 squares melted unsweetened chocolate at the very end.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 6-7 cups powdered or confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 6-9 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation:

In large bowl, cream butter until very fluffy. Add part of the sugar and salt and beat again. Continue adding sugar and milk in small batches, alternately, beating until very fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Fill and frost cake. If you have leftover frosting, put it between graham crackers for a fabulous after-school snack for your kids (or you!).
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