Homemade Vanilla Frosting For Cake. Use vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract to make this frosting. Once sugar has been incorporated into the butter add milk and vanilla and whip at high speed for 3-5 minutes.
For best results use or eat immediately. Most recipes are made with sugar butter milk or cream and vanilla extract. Beat in the confectioners sugar vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
For frosting in a small bowl beat butter and vanilla until blended.
Spread over cake or cupcakes. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. For best results use or eat immediately. Beat for about seven minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form.