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Buttercream Frosting

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  • frosting, icing & glazes
  • cakes & cupcakes
  • confectioners sugar

This fluffy frosting is a classic, creamy way to top your treats.

Domino® Confectioners Sugar

A very fine, powdered sugar with exceptionally smooth texture. Ideal for making frostings, glazes, fudge, and candy-making. Contains cornstarch to prevent caking.

Confectioners Sugar

Servings
  • 3 3/4 cups Domino® Confectioners Sugar 3 3/4 cups Domino® Confectioners Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, with electric mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.

Variations

Peanut Butter Crunch

Substitute peanut butter for butter; sprinkle either candy peanut butter pieces or chopped peanuts over frosting.

Chocolate

Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, adding milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Top with chocolate curls, if desired.

Orange

Substitute fresh orange juice for milk, add 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon grated orange zest. Top with thin strips of orange zest.

Lemon

Substitute fresh lemon juice for milk, add 1 teaspoon lemon extract and 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest. Top with thin strips of lemon zest.

Chef's Tip


For a brighter, more white buttercream frosting color, you can use a clear vanilla extract. Traditional vanilla extract will produce a warmer shade of buttercream frosting. 
Clear vanilla extract can be found at most craft stores or online vendors.

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