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classic butter cream frosting

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Candace Lemings
Port Hudson, LA

This is the best frosting in the world! Another one of those recipes my mother used over and over again.

(1 rating)
yield 1 large cake or 2 smaller ones
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For classic butter cream frosting

  • CLASSIC BUTTER CREAM
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    vanilla or almond extract
  • 1 lb (4 c.
    confectioners' sugar
  • CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM
  • 2/3 c
    cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    more of butter
  • 1/8 tsp
    more of salt
  • FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING USE VANILLA EXTRACT

How To Make classic butter cream frosting

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients EXCEPT 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, blend well.
  • 2
    Gradually add remaining sugar while mixing.
  • 3
    Beat at high speed for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Cover while not in use. Do not refrigerate.
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