Basic Buttercream
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cooking time | |
| Total time | 10 minutes |
Description
The traditional American Buttercream; it's sweet, creamy, and perfect for topping cupcakes.
Ingredients
4 c
Powdered Sugar (Sifted) 1⁄4 t
Salt 1⁄4 c
Milk 1 t
Vanilla Extract 33⁄100 c
Butter (Softened) 33⁄50 c
Shortening (Softened)Instructions
Cream the butter and shortening with the salt. Mix in the powdered sugar. Then add the milk and vanilla. Beat until creamy without over-mixing.
Notes
This a versatile recipe that can be modified or customized in a variety of ways. - Substitute peanut butter for the butter- Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder- Substitute fresh orange juice for the milk, add 1 tsp orange zest- Substitute 3 Tbsp Maraschino Cherry Juice for the milk, add 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries- Add 1.5-2 tsp ground cinnamonThis recipe makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes. Double to cover and decorate a 9x13" cake.