Smooth Buttercream Frosting

Smooth Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk


  1. 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.
  2. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to decorate. For best results, keep icing refrigerated when not using.

04/18/2018
Smooth Buttercream Frosting, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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