Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

I'll admit it...I sometimes use box cake mix to make my cupcakes. But one thing I don't use is canned frosting. I just don't like the stuff and much prefer a simple homemade buttercream.

Here is the recipe I use.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoons of vanilla extract (either regular or clear)
3-4 tablespoons of whipping cream or whole milk
1/8 teaspoon salt

Using a mixer, beat the butter until it is fluffy. Add the vanilla and salt and beat a little more. Add about a 1/4 of the sugar and cream/milk. Blend the the sugar into the butter with a spoon/spatula (this prevents powdered sugar from flying everywhere), then beat with a mixer. Continue adding the sugar and milk and mixing until the frosting is smooth. If the frosting seems too soft add a little more powdered sugar. If it seems too stiff, add a little more milk. Mix in food coloring if desired.