Basic Buttercream Frosting

Plain buttercream.

Combine all the ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix at slow speed until smooth.

If stiffer icing is needed , or if the weather is very warm , add a little extra sugar.

This recipe is enough to cover and fill a 9 by 13-inch sheet cake or 2 layers.

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