Basic Buttercream
Amanda
A basic and versatile buttercream - flavor and color to your liking. Temperature stable, easy to make and work with - my go to buttercream for cupcakes. You may need to double this recipe for Russian Style Piping (I did)
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
- ½ cup solid vegetable shortening
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar approximately 1 lb.
- 1 - 2 tablespoons milk
In large mixing bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until very light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla.
Gradually mix in sugar, one cup at a time. Beat well on medium speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl.
Buttercream will be dry when all sugar has been mixed in.
Add in milk, beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Mix in any colors or add-ins if desired.
Enjoy : )