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Simple Buttercream Icing Recipe
This basic buttercream icing is very versatile and easily flavoured.
Ingredients
- 100 g butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2-3 drops vanilla essence
- 1-2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
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Beat the butter until it is pale and fluffy.
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Sift in the icing sugar, add the vanilla essence and milk, and mix until you have a light, fluffy mixture. Add extra milk if you need a softer consistency.
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Spread or pipe icing over cupcakes, and top with decorations as desired.
Recipe Notes
Allow the icing to set before serving. And, as with our Basic Cupcakes Recipe, you can try flavouring your icing to suit your tastebuds.