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

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

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