Nancy’s Kitchen

This is my favorite frosting recipe, and it’s easy! Butter & cream make this frosting especially smooth and delicious, although I do use milk. NOTE: 1/2 recipe is plenty for a 9″x 13″ sheet cake.

Melt over low heat in a small heavy pan

1/4 cup butter

Remove from the heat. Add

1/4 cup cream or milk.

Beat in

confectioners’ sugar

until thick enough to spread. Beat until smooth.

Flavor with

vanilla extract

Variations:

Chocolate: Stir in dutch cocoa to taste, or melt 1 ounce unsweeted chocolate over low heat with the butter.

Orange: Use orange juice as the liquid. Stir in an egg yolk for brighter color and smoothness.