Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shortening
- 8 cups confectioners' sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
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2
Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
Nutrition Facts
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