This basic white frosting is super fast and easy to make. It uses just a few simple ingredients, comes together quickly and is incredibly versatile.
Basic White Frosting
Ingredients
- 1½ cups powdered (confectioners) sugar
- ½ cup butter, room temperature (1 stick)
- 1 tsp vanilla (or ½ tsp vanilla and ½ tsp of any other extract such as orange or peppermint)
- 1-2 tbsp milk, if needed
- food coloring, if desired
Instructions
- Place sugar, butter and extract in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Use the whisk attachment and blend on medium speed until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Add milk, a few drops at a time, and food coloring (if desired) to achieve the color and consistency desired.
- Makes about 1¼ cups of frosting
- Hack: Tightly cover leftover frosting and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Suggestion: Use this frosting to decorate some homemade rolled chocolate cookies!
