Professional Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional)

Preparation method

• Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

• Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

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