Summertime Buttercream

Name: Summertime Buttercream
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 8-9" cake, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups Crisco (or a high-ratio shortening); 3 tablespoons powdered Dream Whip; 2 -3 tablespoons , desired extracts; 1/3-1/2 cup milk, depending on consistency desired; 2 lbs powdered sugar

Submitted by Acceptance

"Great anytime but this recipe REALLY holds up in hot humid weather. I made nearly 400 cupcakes for an outdoor event in SW FL in August and they held up perfectly - not to mention tasted great. I personally used a blend of vanilla, butter and almond extracts combined. Recipe kudos go to IndyDebi, a professional caterer from, you guessed, Indianapolis, who kindly shares her recipes."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 1 8-9" cake
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₃ cups Crisco (or a high-ratio shortening)
3 tablespoons powdered Dream Whip
2 -3 tablespoons , desired extracts
¹⁄₃ - ¹⁄₂ cup milk, depending on consistency desired
2 lbs powdered sugar

directions

Blend the shortening, Dream Whip and flavoring for a 10-15 minutes and then gradually add the sugar and milk. The longer it mixes, the smoother it gets. Sifting the powdered sugar first is a plus but optional.
Of course you can add coloring as desired.
One batch will do a 8-9" cake or a batch of regular cupcakes.
Can be kept in air-tight container easily for a week or frozen if making ahead.