_For 8-inch layer cake or 9- by 12-inch loaf cake_
About 2½ cups confectioner’s sugar
⅓ cup softened butter or margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat about 2 cups of the sugar with all other ingredients until
frosting is creamy and smooth. Beat in enough of the remaining sugar
for a frosting that will spread evenly. Spread on cooled cake.
_Variation_
_Creamy chocolate frosting._—Mix in 1 or 2 ounces (1 or 2 squares) of
melted chocolate. Or increase milk to ¼ cup and use ⅓ cup cocoa. Beat
until creamy and smooth.