1/3 c. butter
3 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg white, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla, lemon or rum extract
1 tbsp. grandma's molasses
2 tbsp. milk

Cream butter until fluffy. Add 1 cup confectioners' sugar, egg white and flavoring; mix well. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with molasses and milk. Mix thoroughly and spread on tops and sides of 2 (8") layers or on tops of 2 (9") layers.