Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter , at room temperature
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 dropss food coloring , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Cream butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth and fluffy.

3. 3

   Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Beat in vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Add milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

7. 7

   Use immediately or store buttercream in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.