Vanilla Icing For Cake Recipe. Click here for a handy table of different cake pan sizes bake times and cake height. Mix by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
Add another Tablespoon of milk or heavy cream to thin out if necessary. Mix by hand or use an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. To make the frosting beat the butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Beat on high for 2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and well blended. Beat on high for 2 minutes. 3 x 20cm 8 cake pan 21 minutes if all one one shelf. Add milk or powdered sugar as needed to make a smooth frosting.