Beat butter and cream cheese at medium spped until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended. Increase speed to medium and slowly add milk and vanilla, beating until smooth.

Chocolate Buttercream Icing

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Prepare icing as above, gradually adding melted chocolate and blending until smooth.

Coconut Buttercream

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Prepare as above, sustituting 1/4 cup cream of coconut for the milk.