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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups 246g Recipe makes 3 1/2 cups)
Calories 1142
Calories from Fat 477		(41%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 53.1g	81%
	Saturated Fat 33.5g	167%
	Monounsaturated Fat 13.8g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 140mg		46%
Sodium 379mg		15%
Potassium 34mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.4g		57%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 168.1g
Protein 0.8g		1%
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Butter Cream Icing (Buttercream Frosting)

Recipe #261024 | 12 min | 12 min prep | add private note

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By: Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Oct 24, 2007

I use Decorator Buttercream Icing when I'm decorating a cake but we like this version on brownies, cookies or undecorated cakes. I cut the recipe in half for brownies. Goes really well on Dark Chocolate Cake. Freezes well also. (If you have leftovers, put it between graham cracker for a delicious snack or dessert. My kids love it that way!)

3 1/2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup real butter, no substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
1 pinch salt (optional)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1
Cream butter and then add vanilla and optional salt. (To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla, so it will dissolve.).
2
Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed. Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended and desired consistency.

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From: Schwahead

On Sep 30, 2009

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From: Chef #1147364

On Aug 11, 2009

Was really easy and tastes great.First time I made frosting from scratch... I usually use a can!!

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From: Troy38

On Jan 1, 2008

I followed the recipe except for the salt and I used a whole bag of confectioners sugar (32 oz) that I bought. Not sure if it comes out to 5 cups but made plenty for a two layer 9 inch cake with some left over. I used my Kitchen aid and it fluffed up the icing real nice. This will be my standard icing that I will go to for a reference.

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