Few things delight the senses quite like a moist, fluffy vanilla cupcake topped with creamy, dreamy buttercream ... more cream for a softer frosting or more powdered sugar for a stiffer texture.

Note: If you are icing a 3-layer cake, use the following recipe proportions: 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8-10 confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Recipe from More ...

Use this simple buttercream icing ... Add half of the icing sugar and beat until smooth. Add the remaining icing sugar and one tablespoon of the milk and vanilla extract and beat the mixture ...