Hi Amy,
I watched the Taste of Whimsy program.  Great show!  I wanted to find the icing/frosting recipe that you talked about with Summer Genetti during the cupcake segment.  I see a recipe for cream cheese frosting but not a recipe for basic frosting.

Thanks!
Kristine

Hi Kristine,
Summer has been so busy getting Chalk, Food + Wine up and running that she hasn’t had a chance to send us her recipe. Here are two basic frosting recipes that we use at EQ @ The Party Source!

Chocolate Frosting

1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - 3 tablespoons milk
 
In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, softened butter and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add enough milk to reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. Beat at high speed until fluffy.

Vanilla Frosting

4 cups confectioners’ sugar

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3-4 tablespoons milk

In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the confectioners’ sugar, softened butter and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. With the motor running, slowly add enough milk to reach a smooth and spreadable consistency. Beat at high speed until fluffy.

-Amy