Quick Buttercream Frosting

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8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter or ½ cup (92g) vegetable shortening or a combination softened

Pinch of table salt

1 tablespoon (14g) meringue powder optional for "holding power"

1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

2 ½ to 3 cups (283g to 340g) confectioners' sugar

2 to 4 tablespoons (28g to 57g) milk

Beat the butter and/or shortening until fluffy.
Beat in the salt, meringue powder, and vanilla.
Add the confectioners' or glazing sugar and 2 tablespoons of the milk, and beat until smooth.
Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Adjust the consistency of the frosting as needed by adding more confectioners' sugar or milk.
If you're not going to use the frosting right away, keep it at room temperature, covered, to prevent it from developing a dry crust.