Regular White Icing Recipe (Add Butter to Make Buttercream Icing)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12 (1 cake or twelve cupcakes)
Description:
This regular white icing recipe is a delightful addition to any dessert, especially when paired with the White Cake recipe shared here. Unlike store-bought options, this icing offers a lighter, more delicate touch, perfect for a variety of baked goods. Shared by my sister-in-law, this recipe has been a staple in our family for many gatherings, providing the perfect finishing touch to cakes and cupcakes alike.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions:
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Mix powdered sugar and vanilla: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. This forms the base of the icing, imparting sweetness and flavor to your creation.
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Gradually add milk: Slowly incorporate the milk into the sugar mixture, adding it teaspoon by teaspoon. This gradual approach allows you to control the consistency of the icing, ensuring it reaches the desired thickness.
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Dash of salt: Add a pinch of salt to the mixture. While seemingly small, this addition enhances the overall flavor profile, balancing out the sweetness and adding depth to the icing.
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Note: It’s crucial not to pour in the milk all at once. Trust the process and add it gradually as instructed. This ensures you achieve the perfect consistency without risking the icing becoming too thin or runny.
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Incorporate the butter: Once the desired consistency is achieved, incorporate the softened butter into the icing. This step transforms the regular white icing into decadent buttercream, adding richness and a creamy texture to your creation.
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Enjoy: Now that your icing is ready, spread it generously over your cooled cakes or cupcakes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this icing is sure to impress with its light, fluffy texture and irresistible flavor.
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Extra Tip: If you find yourself with surplus icing, don’t let it go to waste! Feel free to ice any other baked goods you have on hand, or simply indulge in a spoonful straight from the bowl. After all, there’s no such thing as too much icing!
This recipe yields a delectable icing that perfectly complements the White Cake recipe previously shared. With its ease of preparation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of homemade treats with this irresistible regular white icing recipe.
