Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 -6 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Almond Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract for the vanilla.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting : Reduce confectioners' sugar to 4 cups and add 1/2 cup baking cocoa; increase milk to 6-7 tablespoons.
Lemon Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
Orange Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 5-6 tablespoons orange juice for the milk; add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel.
Peanut Butter Frosting : Substitute peanut butter for the butter; increase milk to 6-8 tablespoons.
Peppermint Buttercream Frosting : Substitute 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract for the vanilla.