As I started to think of quick and easy “Valentines day” Desserts Cupcakes came to mind. Who doesnt like them right? If you are going to make them why not make your own frosting too! Below you will find 5 quick and easy recipes to help you get started:
Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Yield: About 3 cups.
- Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: Prepare as directed above, except use 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup baking cocoa and 6-7 tablespoons milk. Yield: about 3 cups.
- Easy Lemon Buttercream Frosting: Prepare as directed above, except use 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice instead of the milk and 1 teaspoon grated peel. Yield: about 3 cups.
- Easy Orange Buttercream Frosting: Prepare as directed above, except use 5-6 tablespoons orange juice instead of the milk and add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. Yield: about 3 cups.
- Easy Peanut Butter Frosting: Prepare as directed above, except use 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of the butter and use 6-8 tablespoons milk. Yield: about 3 cups.
- Easy Almond Buttercream Frosting: Prepare as directed above, use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract instead of the vanilla. Yield: about 3 cups.
Easy and delicious! Thanks Taste of Home for the awesome recipes!
Have a lovely day,
Wow! I never thought of all of those flavors of Buttercream!