Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature (don't melt it in the microwave)
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 pinch salt

• 1 (3 1/4 cup) box confectioners' sugar
• 2 bittersweet chocolate squares (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the butter, milk, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Slowly add the confectioners' sugar.

3. 3

   Mix until thick and creamy.

4. 4

   Beat on high until fluffy and of good spreading consistency.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and drizzle over the iced cake.