Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate frosting)
Instructions
- Cream the confectioners’ sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk while beating, starting with a small amount, until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- For chocolate frosting, add the cocoa powder and beat again until fully combined.
- Adjust consistency by adding a little more milk if needed until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Notes
Sifting the sugar helps keep the frosting smooth and lump-free.
Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness if desired.
Almond extract can be substituted for vanilla for a flavor variation.
Re-whip frosting after chilling to restore fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
