Ingredients

• 3 cups icing sugar 
• 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water 
• 1 teaspoon soft butter 

Mix icing sugar and 5 tablespoons water together in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until mixture feels lukewarm and is of good pouring consistency. 
Stir in butter. Add more water, if necessary. 
Pour over cakes twice to give a good coating. 

TO COLOR: When frosting is ready to pour, tint delicately with food coloring