Easy Homemade Pink Frosting

Similar to Traditional Icing – and directly from my friend Trang the master cupcake maker! This stuff is deeeelicious!

Ingreadient

• 2 sticks butter (unsalted, at room temp)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons milk (or heavy cream)
• 5 teaspoons beet juice (optional)
• strawberries (for top (optional))

Step by step

1. Using an electric mixer combine the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until the consistency is smooth. 
2. With the mixer still going slowly add in the milk and juice until you reach the desired consistency. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary. 
3. Frost the cooled cupcakes just before serving. FYI – if you refrigerate the frosting for later it will harden back to the consistency of cold butter. 
4. Top with strawberries (or other fruit) if desired.