Diy Vanilla Icing. Add half of the sugar mixture and mix until its completely mixed into the butter. Then add the rest of the sugar mixture along with 2 tbsp of milk optional and a tbsp of vanilla extract.
Frosting is thicker and has more structure. Add Sugar Milk Vanilla Extract. Beat in powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed until well combined.
Ingredients 12 cup butter softened 4-12 cups confectioners sugar 1-12 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 to 6 tablespoons 2 milk.
Replace the milk and vanilla with fresh lemon juice and 12 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest. Add sugar and vanilla. Although icing and frosting are similar there are a couple of key differences. Icing is more liquid-y and has to set.