| 1 |
In a mixing bowl beat butter till fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in the 1/4 cup milk and vanilla. |
| 2 |
Slowly beat in remaining powdered sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to reach spreading consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. this frosts tops and sides of 2 8 or 9 inch layers. |
| Chocolate Butter Frosting |
| 1 |
Prepare as above, except beat 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into butter or margarine and reduce powdered sugar to a total of 4 cups. |
| Lemon or Orange Butter Frosting |
| 1 |
Prepare as above, except substitute fresh lemon juice or orange juice for the milk and add 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel or 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel with the juice. |