Easy

Smooth Buttercream Frosting

Total Time
15 min
9m prep · 6m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Easy
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🥬 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

This flavorful icing is ideal for decorating. It may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week. Re-whip before using.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups vegetable shortening
  • 0.5 cups butter
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat shortening and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes; stir in vanilla extract. Beat sugar, one cup at a time, into butter mixture on medium speed. Add milk and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to decorate. For best results, keep icing refrigerated when not using.

Nutrition Facts

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