Irresistible All American Buttercream Frosting Recipe
A versatile and stable frosting that gives a smooth, matte finish, perfect for cookie decorating and piping flowers.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: Frosts 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup room temperature unsalted butter
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 lbs. plus 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. clear vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp. room temperature whole milk
Instructions
- Fit your mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and shortening to the bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed. Slowly add powdered sugar in manageable batches. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl between additions.
- Once all powdered sugar is incorporated, add the clear vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
- Add 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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