Powdered Sugar Frosting
A simple yet delightful powdered sugar frosting that enhances any dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosts approximately 12 cupcakes or a standard cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional for richness)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
- Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add melted butter if desired for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Frost cookies, cupcakes, or cakes immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Stir or whisk before reusing and add milk if it becomes too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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