Kittencal's Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing
By katie123
Rate this recipe
4.2/5
(53 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white Crisco shortening, softened
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened (can use butter)
- 4 -6 tablespoons 18% table cream (can use heavy cream, unwhipped or half and half cream or milk)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla (or can use 1 teaspoon almond extract)
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (or as needed)
- 2 -4 drops food coloring (or as needed, you may omit if desired)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat together the shortening and margarine or butter with cream, salt almond extract and vanilla until smooth (about 3 minutes).
Step 2
Add in sifted confectioners sugar starting with 4-1/2 cups; beat very well until smooth and fluffy, adding more confectioners sugar or cream or milk until you achieve desired consistency.
Step 3
Add in the food coloring (if using) until the desired shade is achieved.
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