Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter room temeperature
- 2 cups shortening
- 8-12 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- if you don't want a lot of frosting you can cut this recipe in half
Instructions
- Beat butter and shortening until fluffy.
- Add in powdered sugar, cream and extract.
- Mix until smooth.
Notes
Shortening*
I have found that the brand name shortening is very dense and thick.
I prefer Walmart's Store brand of shortening it's lighter and fluffier and results in a lighter frosting when shortening is needed.
All butter would not create WHITE frosting.
If you frosting isn't really white depending on the color of the butter used, add a few drops of Americolor White Food Coloring.
I have found that the brand name shortening is very dense and thick.
I prefer Walmart's Store brand of shortening it's lighter and fluffier and results in a lighter frosting when shortening is needed.
All butter would not create WHITE frosting.
If you frosting isn't really white depending on the color of the butter used, add a few drops of Americolor White Food Coloring.