Carousel Birthday Cake

Ingredients:
2 boxes Betty Crocker (Yellow Cake) ~ follow the instruction on the box

Vanilla Buttercream (2 Layer 9" cake / 2 dozen cupcakes)
227g unsalted butter ~ softened
6-8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.   Add in 4 cups ugar, then the milk & vanilla.
2. On medium speed of an electric mixer, beat about 3-5 mins or until smooth & creamy.
3. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup a time, beating well (about 2 mins) after each addition, until icing is thick enough for good spreading consitency. (May not need all the sugar)
4. If desidered, add a few drops of food coloring & mix thoroughly.   Use & store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.   The icing can be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 day.

My lil Lauren 2 yrs old celebrates @ Elfa ChildCare Centre (Simei)
March 19, 2012

Note: Making 3-layer cake, use the following proportions:

• 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter,
• 8-10 cups confectioner's sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract