Crusting Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Crusting Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups real salted butter (4 sticks), softened

• 2 cups vegetable shortening

• 15 cups of confectioners sugar

• 1 Tablespoon clear vanilla extract

• 1 Tablespoon of butter flavoring

• 6-8 tablespoons of milk or cream or as much needed to get the consistency you want

Instructions

• First, add the butter and shortening to the mixing bowl and cream together. Scrape down the sides to be sure that it’s completely mixed together.

• Add the vanilla and butter flavors and mix again.

• Slowly add in the confectioners sugar, a little at a time until completely incorporated. This will take time and might make a mess. I like to drape a damp towel completely over the top of my mixer to "catch" the powdered sugar dust. Again, scrape down the sides of the bowl often.

• When all of the sugar has been added, start adding tablespoons of milk or cream to “thin” the frosting to the desired texture. I usually use milk unless I happen to have cream in the frig, but either works just fine. I make a fairly thick icing to cover and fill cakes and make it slightly thinner to decorate.

• You can use this immediately or keep in the frig in an airtight bowl for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for several weeks. If you’re using it out of the frig, make sure its completely thawed and re-whip, adding milk as needed