Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cup confectioners` sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoon milk

food coloring (as desired)

Directions

Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

1. Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.