Creamy Glaze Frosting

By lianbl88

Perfect for angel food cake or chiffon cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 - 4 tablespoons hot water

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in sugar and vanilla, add 2 tablespoons water to thin to a nice smooth consistency. Add additional water if a thinner glaze is desired. Keep glaze warm while frosting cake.

Variations:
Browned Butter Glaze - continue to heat butter over medium heat until it becomes a delicate brown color.

Butter Rum Glaze - substitute 2 tablespoons white rum for vanilla.

Chocolate Glaze - stir in 2 oz slightly melted unsweetened chocolate.

Orange or Lemon Glaze - Add 1/2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel along with orange or lemon juice for the water.