Buttercream1

Vanilla Buttercream

Classic frosting recipe for cakes and cookies.

Buttercream1

Buttercream1

Vanilla Buttercream

Marla Hingley
Classic frosting recipe for cakes and cookies.
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup solid GF vegetable shortening* softened
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 cups icing sugar sifted
  • 2 Tbsp milk or milk alternative

Instructions
 

  • Using a mixer, cream together shortening and butter, then add vanilla. Gradually add sugar in, one cup at a time (will be crumbly). Then add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container, and stored for 2 weeks (re-whip before using).

Notes

Variation: For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add an additional 2 Tbsp light corn syrup, water or milk.
*can replace shortening with more butter, it will just be a richer tasting frosting.
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See also
Lemon Cream

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