Buttercream frosting

I have to admit I am not very fond of buttercream frosting but I seem to be in the minority so I do use it for cupcakes especially for kids.


Butter (go ahead and use normal butter it wont be salty) 100 gms
Icing sugar 400 gms
Milk 3-4 tsp
Vanilla essence 1 tsp


Sift the icing sugar and start incorporating the icing sugar slowly. Keep adding the milk in between. Adjust quantity of milk if you want it thicker or thinner. Add colour towards the end.


If you want chocolate icing add cocoa (about 4 tbs) and little milk to the basic icing.