Creamy Butter Frosting - Anne of Green Gables

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   Equipment You Will Need:.

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   measuring cups.

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   small saucepan.

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   measuring spoons.

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   medium mixing bowl.

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   wooden spoon.

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   electric mixer.

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   metal spatula.

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   Directions:.

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    Melt the butter in the small saucepan over low heat.

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    Put the melted butter, cream and vanilla into the medium mixing bowl.

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    Mix with the wooden spoon.

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    With the electric mixer, beat in the icing sugar, a little at a time.

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    Continue beating until the frosting is thick and creamy - about 5 minutes.

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    With the metal spatula, spread about 1/3 of the frosting between the two layers.

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    Use the rest to cover the top and the sides of your cake.

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    If you rinse the metal spatula under hot water from time to time while you are frosting the cake, the frosting will be much easier to spread.

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    (For fun, add 2 or 3 drops - no more - of red food colouring to the frosting to make a pretty pink cake.

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    ).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.