Classic Buttercream Frosting Recipe #10211
A classic frosting used in my family for generations.
10 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 8 -12
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 lbs confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
- Place butter, shortening, milk, vanilla, salt and one pound of sugar in large bowl.
- Beat at low speed until combined.
- Gradually add the other pound of sugar.
- Stop and scrape sides.
- Beat on high until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Keep covered with plastic wrap to prevent crusting.
- Chocolate Buttercream: For each pound of sugar used in the butter cream, allow 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, 3 tablespoons butter and 0.125 teaspoon salt.
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