BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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BIRTHDAY CAKES and DECORATING! Your job will be easier using a frosting that spreads easy and also has wonderful flavor! This recipe has been used by my relatives and is a winner!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening together with an electric mixer.
  • Add vanilla and 1 cup of sifted sugar at a time. Beat well on medium speed scraping bottom and sides often. Frosting will appear dry. Add milk and beat at high speed along with a few drops of food coloring (optional). Add more milk for thinner consistency.
  • Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week. Rewhip before using.
  • Notes: Clear vanilla extract may be used, if desired. For a large cake double the recipe.
  • Great for birthday cakes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.2, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 224.6, Carbohydrate 160, Sugar 156.9, Protein 0.7

Andrew Slinkard
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This frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake. I will definitely be making this again.


Thabo Bhengu
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I was looking for a buttercream frosting recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Augustus Staples
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This frosting is perfect! It's not too sweet and it's so creamy. I love that it's made with real butter, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Xxwinter_ wolfxX
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I'm always looking for new buttercream frosting recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a hint of vanilla flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Fnu Krishma
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This frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake. I will definitely be making this again.


Albiond Shquti
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a buttercream frosting that doesn't taste too sweet or greasy. This frosting is perfect. It's light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Nikhil Saxena
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This frosting is perfect! It's not too sweet and it's so creamy. I love that it's made with real butter, which gives it a rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mario Nitsckie
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I was looking for a buttercream frosting recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheri Jutt
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This frosting is delicious! It's so creamy and smooth, and it pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a hint of vanilla flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Chance Hawkins
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This frosting is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday cake and it was a huge success. It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayan Jani
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I've tried many buttercream frosting recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake.


Omar Al hmed
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This buttercream frosting is a dream come true! It's so smooth and creamy, and it pipes beautifully. I used it to decorate a cake for my daughter's birthday, and it was a huge hit. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


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