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Butter Frosting



From the kitchen of AnnMarie Barkwell



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This cake frosting is from my 1974 Betty Crocker Cookbook.



In a mixer, beat:

5 Tbsp butter or margarine, softened

3 c confectioner sugar

Add:

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp milk

Add milk slowly until it's smooth & spreading consistency.


Fills & frosts 2 9" layers or a 13x9 cake.


VARIATIONS

Browned Butter Frosting:

same as above, except heat butter in saucepan over medium heat until a delicate brown.


Cherry Butter Frosting:

add 2 Tbsp drained chopped maraschino cherries & 2 drops red food coloring


Orange Butter Frosting:

omit vanilla, sub orange juice for the milk, add 2 tsp grated orange peel.


Lemon Butter Frosting:

omit vanilla, sub lemon juice for the milk, add 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel.


Peanut Butter Frosting:

sub peanut butter for the butter, increase milk to 1/4 to 1/3 cup.







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