Hello 2011. Yes I realize it is MAY! I've been working on this recipe since February!
I LOVE buttercream frosting,but I have this problem. I make it different every time. So, here's one that I use as a base and then add to..
2 sticks of salted sweet cream butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (or any other extract :)
whipping cream ( or milk,soy milk,rice milk..etc.)
french vanilla liquid coffee-mate creamer (what ever flavor you prefer)
Cream your butter in a mixer. Add sugar slowly 1 cup at a time. Add vanilla extract. Pour whipping cream and creamer in a little at a time until your frosting reaches the consisitency and the taste that you desire. Enjoy! Should keep in the fridge for about a week. Can frost 2 9in layer cake or 24 cupcakes.
CHOCOLATE variation: Add 1/4 cup of Hershey's cocoa powder or more until it reaches the flavor you like. :)
CREAM CHEESE variation: Add a bloack of cream cheese... voila!
