Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Easy White Icing 3.2 (795) 19 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2022 Rate Print Share Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups, enough for 12 standard cupcakes This fluffy, white frosting looks impressive, but is incredibly easy to make. Just three ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to whip it up. After mixing butter with confectioners' sugar and a dash of whole milk, this icing is ready to decorate cakes and cupcakes. It's that simple. Ingredients 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 pound (3 ⅔ cups) confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional) Directions In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. If too thick to spread, beat in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, October 2003 Rate It Print