Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Easy White Icing 3.2 (795) 17 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email 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. Print