Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.
Original recipe makes 7 cups
Ingredients
2 cups shortening
8 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
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PREP
30 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
- Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 684 kcal
Carbohydrates: 80.3 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Fat: 41.6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Sodium: 105 mg