Here's an easy basic glaze for a tube cake, bundt cake, or coffee cake.

Difficulty Level: Easy      Time Required: 10 minutes

1. Melt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of butter in a saucepan or microwave.
2. Sift 2 cups of powdered sugar into a medium size bowl.
3. Add the melted butter to the powdered sugar.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of milk.
5. If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla for flavor.
6. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding a little more milk if necessary.
7. Drizzle over a cooled cake.
   

1. For a richer and creamier glaze, use heavy cream in place of the milk.
2. Substitute citrus juice for the milk and add a little grated zest for a citrus glaze.
   

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