Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe
"This is a wonderful recipe, taken from the Wilton Cake Decorating pamphlet. I've tweaked it a little. Icing can be used immediately, or refrigerated for up to two weeks (rewhip before using)."
photo by Holly Lyman
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
3 cups
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk
directions
- Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer.
- Add vanilla.
- Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.
- Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
- When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
- Add milk and beat at medium until light and fluffy.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Holly Lyman
Florence, Colorado
