jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> JArthur wrote:
> > Hi folks. I have tried 5 times to make a buttercream frosting and
> > each time it came out wrong. The recipie goes something like this.
> >
> Seems to be a bit of overkill going on. My mom always made it simply this
> way:
>
> 16 oz. confectioner's sugar
> 6 Tbs. butter, softened
> 3-4 tsp. whole milk or half & half
> 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
> 1/8 tsp. salt
>
> In a large bowl with hand mixer at medium speed beat all ingredients
> together until very smooth. Add more milk as necessary to spread smoothly
> but not be too thin. This yields enough frosting for a 2-layer cake or a
> 13X9 sheet style cake, tube cake or 2 dozen cupcakes.
>
> Jill

Yup, I agree with Jill. Depending on what kind of cake, I might substitute
lime, orange, lemon juice for the milk.

Your recipe sounds way too busy!!

Elaine