Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a little hot tap water to begin. Slowly add more hot tap water until spreading consistency is reached. Beat until creamy.
CHOCOLATE: Add 3 or 4 envelopes of premelted chocolate or 3-4 oz of melted unsweetened chocolate before adding too much hot water to frosting. Frosts two 8 or 9 inch layers or a 13x9 inch cake with leftover to spare.
Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine , softened
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 tablespoon clear vanilla for white , brown for chocolate
Hot Water