BEST BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

By bjnelson55

This delicious, creamy white butter frosting can be easily adapted to feature other flavors.

Ingredients

• VARIATIONS:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• Chocolate Frosting: Add 2 to 3 squares melted unsweetened baking chocolate.
• Lemon or Orange Frosting: Stir in 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange peel.
• Coconut Frosting: Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons coconut extract or flavoring.

Preparation

Step 1

In large mixer bowl, beat butter at medium speed until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).

Gradually add powdered sugar and salt alternately with whipping cream and vanilla, scraping bowl often, until well blended. Stir in corn syrup.