Basic Buttercream + Additions

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

ALMOND - use 1/2 to 3/4 tsp almond extract rather than vanilla

CHOCOLATE - use 4 cups confectioner's sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa, 6 to 7 tbs milk

LEMON - use 5 to 6 tbs lemon juice instead of milk and add 1 tsp lemon rind

ORANGE - use 5 to 6 tbs orange juice instead of milk and add 1 tsp orange rind

PEANUT BUTTER - use 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of butter and 6 to 8 tbs milk

PEPPERMINT - use 1/2 to 3/4 tsp peppermint extract instead of vanilla