INGREDIENTS serves : 80   1 cup butter, softened 8 cups confectioners’ sugar 6 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Food coloring, optional   Directions for Rich Buttercream Frosting Recipe In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla (frosting will be thick). Add food coloring if desired. Yield: 5 cups. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING