Magnolia Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

For 24 cupcakes or Two-layer 9-in cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 6-8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Three-Layer 9-in Cake

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
• 8-10 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the milk and vanilla.

3. 3

   On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency.

5. 5

   Note: You may not need to add all of the sugar.