Buttercream Frosting(Makes About 3 Cups) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine (1 stick)
6 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
red food coloring

Preparation

Cream butter until soft in medium size bowl; add sugar gradually, alternating with cream, blending well after each addition.
Stir in salt and vanilla.
Take out 1 1/2 cups for white frosting; tint remaining pale pink with red food coloring.