Butter Cream Icing


6 tablespoons butter
2-3 cups sifted powdered sugar
light cream (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Cream butter; gradually begin adding sugar, blending well. Beat in 2 tablespoons cream and vanilla. Continue blending in sugar, occasionally taste testing for sweetness. Add enough cream to make of spreading consistency. Drizzle in food coloring if desired. Frosts two 8- or 9-inch layers.

Note: For a more creamy frosting, beat in 1 egg instead of first 2 tablespoons cream. After adding remaining sugar, beat in cream for spreading consistency.




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