Saturday, February 16, 2008

Magnolia's Vanilla Buttercream Icing/Frosting


So I am very slow about posting the frosting recipe I promised on January 30.

Again this came from Allysa Torey, More from Magnolia: Recipes from the World Famous Bakery and Allysa Torey's Home Kitchen.

Here it goes, not only was it easy I personally think it was rich and wonderful.

1 Cup ( 2 sticks) unsalted, butter, softened
6 to 8 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition ( about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar. IF desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly. ( Use and store icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.) Icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Yield: enough for 2 dozen cupcakes or 1 ( 9 inch layer cake)

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