How to make easy vanilla frosting
Although cakes have existed in rudimentary forms since the time of the ancient Egyptians, frosting first appeared on the scene in the mid-17th Century. According to the Food Timeline, the first cake frosting (or icing) was a hard and gloss-like confection that was comprised of boiled egg whites and sugar. Today, a wide variety of cake frosting recipes exist. These frosting varieties cover a broad range of tastes and textures. It is easy to whip up a homemade vanilla frosting in just a few minutes, using staple ingredients that can be found in virtually every kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1/3 cup butter (softened)
- Large bowl
- Towel
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar
- Electric mixer (substitute a fork, if desired)
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
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Set the butter in a large bowl about one hour prior to making your frosting, so that it can soften by acclimating to room temperature. Cover with a towel until soft.
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Add confectioner's sugar to the bowl. Blend butter and sugar with an electric mixer or a fork until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Beat all of the ingredients together at high speed until your frosting is smooth and easy to spread over your cakes or cookies.
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Tips & Warnings
Use your vanilla frosting immediately for best results; it is easiest to spread frosting when it is fresh and at room temperature.
Avoid softening butter in the microwave; this method tends to melt the butter unevenly, which can result in a frosting that is hard to mix or that has an undesirable consistency.
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