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Mug Cake Frosting

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Amanda Carlisle
Need frosting for a mug cake but don't want to make a full batch of buttercream? This Mug Cake Frosting is a perfect small batch buttercream recipe.
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, or vegan butter substitute
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon milk or vegan milk substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of milk or cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Beat until smooth. Add up to 2 additional teaspoons of milk until frosting reaches your desired consistency.