How to make frosting without powdered sugar and milk?

Basic buttercream calls for butter or shortening, milk (or you can use water instead), vanilla extract (or other flavoring) and powdered sugar. So yes you can make frosting without eggs and milk. I'm not so sure about the powdered sugar though. read more

Use 1 pound of sugar, or about 4 cups, to make approximately 3 cups of frosting. Cream softened butter, shortening or equal parts of both in a mixing bowl. Beat the butter or shortening with an electric mixer at medium speed until no lumps remain. read more

Usually, powdered or confectioner's sugar is a key ingredient in homemade frosting. But it is possible to make a delectable glaze or creamy frosting with ordinary granulated cane sugar. You have a few options—choose the recipe that best matches the ingredients you have on hand and the type of dessert you're decorating. read more