Homemade Frostings

Gram's Chocolate Icing

1 stick butter
3 Tb cocoa
5 Tb milk

Boil approximately 30 seconds (not too long or it will scald) and then beat in 3-4 cups powered sugar until smooth. Pour over chocolate cake for best results!

* I have not yet perfected this frosting, but when done right is the best frosting known to man! *


Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

1/3 cup stick butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1-2 Tb milk
3 cups powdered sugar

Mix powered sugar and butter in medium bowl. Stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and spreadable.


Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Must refrigerate any remaining frosting!


Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1/3 cup butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2-3 Tb milk
3 cups powdered sugar

Mix powdered sugar, butter, and cocoa in medium bowl. Stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth and spreadable.