Best buttercream

2 c unsalted butter, softened

8 c powdered sugar, sifted

Pinch of salt

2 T vanilla

4 T milk

Place butter in bowl of a stand mixer with paddle. Mix at a slow speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar a spoonful at a time over med-low speed. Keep doing this til all sugar is added. Scrape from sides as needed. Add salt and stir to combine. Add vanilla and stir to combine. Last, add milk and whip frosting for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Gingerbread Cake

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c butter

1 egg

1 c molasses

1/2 t salt

2 1/2 c flour

1 1/2 t baking soda

1 t cinnamon

1 t ginger

1/2 t cloves

1 c very hot water

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and molasses, beat. Mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Add hot water and beat until smooth. Bake for 40 minutes in a 9x13 pan.