DESSERT: Frosty the Cupcake-man

This vanilla frosting is a great basic, and you can use it on cake, cupcakes, or on your french toast...yum.  Refer to my notes on butter substitutes before you begin, and be sure to use a mixer.

Serving Size: Frosts 1-2 dozen (double the ingredients if you want thick frosting) cupcakes or a small cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup low-far butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 1/2-4 cups ground brown sugar or stevia (substitute for confectioners sugar, but you must be sure to grind the sugar well)
• 1/4 cup skim milk

Instructions:

• Beat the butter until it is fluffy
• Add in the sugar and continue to beat the butter and sugar together
• Add in the milk, extract, and salt
• Continue to beat until your mixture is light and fluffy
• You're done - enjoy!