Instructions

1. Whip the room temperature butter for two minutes, to add air to the butter and prepare it to fully incorporate the sugar.
2. Add the vanilla and blend on low.
3. Then add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
4. Allow at least three minutes between cups and scrape down the sides and bottom very well regularly.
5. Mix on low right after adding the sugar, then increase speed to high for the final portion of each blend.
6. After adding all the sugar, ensure the frosting has lost the grit from the sugar, and that it is stiff.
7. Add the milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time.
8. The milk adds shine and smoothness to the frosting, but too much will slacken the mixture.
9. If you add too much milk, you can simply add more powdered sugar and blend again.
10. The touch of milk is important because it make the frosting glossy and gives it the finished shine you want.
11. Once the frosting is ready, separate into smaller containers and add food coloring, if you wish.
12. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom to ensure a complete blend.