Recipe: Lime Ginger Frosting

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Makes enough for about 2 dozen cupcakes (depends on icing method)

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Beat butter with an electric mixer until it is creamy. Reduce speed and gradually add half of the powdered sugar to the butter. Mix until incorporated. Add milk, salt, vanilla, grated ginger and lime zest and mix. Add the rest of the powdered sugar, and mix until creamy and fluffy.