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This is the best buttercream icing recipe and the only buttercream frosting you'll ever need. It is simple to make and glides onto your cake or cupcakes.

The Best Buttercream Icing

Angela Sellari
This is the best buttercream icing recipe and the only buttercream frosting you'll ever need. It is simple to make and glides onto your cake or cupcakes.
4.10 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla.
  • Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
    icing in mixing bowl
  • Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. More milk may be needed to get the right consistency.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or lid until ready to decorate. Spread or pipe atop your favorite cupcake recipe
    bowl of buttercream icing

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 25mg
Keyword buttercream frosting, buttercream icing, frosting recipe
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