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American buttercream — butter, confectioners' sugar, a splash of milk or cream and a bit of vanilla and almond extracts whipped to fluffy perfection — is my go-to frosting for most cakes. Buttercream ...

Powdered Sugar Icing: Learn how to make a smooth, glossy powdered sugar icing in just minutes. Ideal for drizzling over cinnamon rolls, muffins or decorating holiday sugar cookies.