A classic vanilla glaze, creamy, light, and easy to work with. Its smooth texture is perfect for covering a cake or decorating cupcakes with a piping bag. Vanilla adds a sweet flavor without overpowering the cake.
Ingredients
- unsalted butter, softened
- glace sugar
- vanilla extract
- 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk
- salt
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is pale, light, and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, about 1 cup at a time, beating at low speed after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Beat at medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until you obtain a light and homogeneous frosting.
- Add the remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Use softened, but not melted butter. For a firmer frosting suitable for a piping bag, slightly reduce the amount of milk.
