basic frosting

Looking for an easy, classic cake frosting? This simple 4-ingredient recipes is my go-to vanilla frosting recipe for cakes, cupcakes, and more!

Basic Vanilla Cake Frosting

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. 

Add milk, one tbsp at a time, until you reach spreading consistency. 

Use right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

I AM NO BAKER BUT THIS WAS PERFECT! QUICK AND EASY!

First time I have ever made frosting and it came out great. Very tasty. Thanks

This was a very nice frosting. I put lemon zest and juice to make it lemony, then I dyed it yellow, and it tasted really good. It was very nice.

Are you sitting the powder sugar or maybe using to much? Try adding a tad more milk of something to help blend it better, preferably a liquid.

BEST frosting ever! Life (party) saver. Perfect texture and delicious.

This icing is amazing! I made the 2x since I make 4 cakes and I was not dissatisfied! Will definitely be using more recipes from this site!🎂💗

From the comments, it looks amazing, but how much frosting is made for 1x?

Easiest and tastiest frosting. Will definitely use again and again!