Instructions: Place the butter in a lge mixing bowl. Use an electric beater to beat for 2 mins or until lightly and fluffy. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until the mixture is very pale and fluffy. Gradually add the milk and beat until smooth and well combined.

Variations:
Orange Butter Icing
Add 1 tbs finely grated orange rind with the butter.

Coffee Butter Icing:
Dissolve 2 tbs instant coffee granules in the milk.

Chocolate Butter Icing:
Reduce the icing sugar to 1 1/2 cups. Omit the milk. Stir in 250g melted, cooled, good-quality dark chocolate.

Dark Chocolate Butter Icing:
Reduce the icing sugar to 2 cups. Omit the milk. Sift in 2 tbs cocoa powder and then stir in 600g melted, cooled, good-quality dark chocolate

Variations: Orange Butter Icing/Coffee Butter Icing/Chocolate Butter Icing/Dark Chocolate Butter Icing

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