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Butter Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Wattenbarger PHOTO BY: UTOPIA122

"Buttercream frosting with lovely pink hue."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 6 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 7 drops red food coloring

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups of the sifted confectioners' sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the vanilla, salt, and 1/3 cup of the milk. Gradually beat in the 3 remaining cups of confectioner's sugar. Beat in additional milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) if needed, to make frosting of spreading consistency. If desired tint the frosting pink with 6 to 8 drops of red food coloring.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by MKE250
This is a really delicious frosting, and spreads really well on cakes and cookies. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by KISMETKIM
hate to break the chain of enthusiastic reviews, but this was just not so top-notch for me. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by UTOPIA122
I used this recipe for my twins' first birthday cakes. I did cut the recipe in half and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by MA2HANNAH
I was wanting a recipe that I could tint several different colors for my daughter's b-day... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2004 by BASAL
I cut recipe amount by 1/3 and still had enough for 2 one layer cakes and a dozen cupcakes! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2002 by BabaEva
I bake a lot of cakes and finally found the perfect frosting. Not only is it delicious and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Mrs. Chapman
Perfect. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by nansen
Fast, easy and delicious frosting recipe! This is the first time I have ever made frosting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by ELANCE
Great recipe. Very, very, very sweet, though -- and this is coming from someone who likes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by MEANDCHLOE
Fantastic flavor, super easy preparation,not too sweet, just what I wanted! Thanks! MORE

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