| Homemade Icing Buttercream Frosting About 2-� cups 1 package (1 pound) confectioners' sugar (approximately 3 � cups) � cup (1 stick) butter, softened 4 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. In a large bowl, blend all the ingredients with an electric beater at low speed until well combined. 2. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. Add more milk, if necessary, until the frosting reaches spreading consistency. Chocolate Buttercream Frosting About 2-� cups 1 package (1 pound) confectioners' sugar (approximately 3 � cups) � cup (1 stick) butter, softened 4 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 1. In a large bowl, blend the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla with an electric beater at low speed until well combined. 2. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. Add the cooled chocolate, and beat until well combined. Add more milk, if necessary, until the frosting reaches spreading consistency. |