I use the recipe on the side of the Dominos Confectioners sugar box as
follows:

Buttercream Frosting
1 lb. or 1 pkg. Domino Confectioners Sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3-4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine in large bowl, with mixer at low speed., confectioners sugar,
butter, milk and vanilla.
Beat at medium speed 1 - 2 minutes until creamy.
If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
Makes enough to fill and frost 2-layer cake, 13x9x2 inch sheet cake or 24
cupcakes.


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> Hello,
>
> I would really appreciate some advice on making buttercream.
>
> I have tried making simple buttercream using the recipe of sugar,
> butter, and heavy cream or water, but was not successful.
>
> Using electric beater, the icing sugar just won't dissolve no matter
> how long I beat. The butter almost melted after such a long beating
> time.
>
> Using another method of blending the mixture before beating to fluffy
> state, the mixture turned into liquid form before I could beat it to
> soft or firm peak.
>
> Just wonder where did I go wrong? Advice badly needed.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kim
>