Crusting Buttercream
If you need a frosting with staying power, crusting buttercream is it! You can easily adjust its consistency making it perfect for spreading or piping. It is also great for using with your Russian piping tips. This is a recipe you should definitely have on hand for decorating cakes and cookies.
Servings: 36 Servings (about 5 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1½ cups shortening
- 2 lbs. powdered sugar
- 1½ Tablespoons vanilla extract or your favorite flavoring/extract
- 5 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Cream together butter and shortening until smooth.
- Add sugar and extract, beating slowly at first. Add 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Beat on low to medium speed for at least 5 minutes and continue to add milk until you reach the desired consistency.
Notes
This recipe makes about 5½ cups, which is plenty of frosting for 48 cupcakes, or a standard 9-inch 2 layer cake with some for decorations. It will frost a 3 layer 9-inch cake if you don't apply it too thick.
If you need less frosting, you can easily cut in half using the button by the ingredients.
If you end up with more frosting than you need, you can freeze the extra for later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 23mg | Sugar: 25g
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