classic butter cream frosting

Name: Classic Butter Cream Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CLASSIC BUTTER CREAM; 6 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 2 tablespoon(s) shortening; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla or almond extract; 1 lb (4 c. - confectioners' sugar; ## CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM; 2/3 cup(s) cocoa powder; 3 tablespoon(s) more of butter; 1/8 teaspoon(s) more of salt; ## FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING USE VANILLA EXTRACT

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Candace Lemings

Port Hudson, LA

Updated on Aug 16, 2013

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 1 large cake or 2 smaller ones

Ingredients

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

How To Make classic butter cream frosting

Step 1

Mix all ingredients EXCEPT 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, blend well.

Step 2

Gradually add remaining sugar while mixing.
Step 3

Beat at high speed for 10 minutes.
Step 4

Cover while not in use. Do not refrigerate.
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