Best 2 Smooth Buttercream Frosting Recipes

SMOOTH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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

Provided by morabam2011

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 42.5 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.