Recipe Method

See the How To video here.

1. In a mixer, beat the butter until soft.
2. Add the icing sugar a spatula at a time and mix well until light and fluffy.
3. Add the milk and mix quickly to blend.
4. You can use this icing as is or add some food colouring for an ombre effect.

To make ombre icing

1. Add a small amount of red food colouring to your icing and mix.
2. Take one third of the mixture and put into a small plastic bag.
3. Add a little more food colouring to the remaining icing and mix.
4. Take half of this mixture and place into another plastic bag.
5. Add another small amount of food colouring and mix well.
6. Place the remaining icing into a plastic bag.  You now have three sets of icing in three shades of pink.
7. Watch the video for tips on how to apply the icing to your cake.