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vanilla buttercream frosting

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daisy Jay
Union City, CA

I've been searching for the perfect buttercream frosting recipe for a very long time. And trust me, this is it (coming from a skeptic and critic).

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For vanilla buttercream frosting

  • 1/2 c
    crisco shortening
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    meringue powder
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract (clear vanilla extract for pure white frosting)
  • 4 c
    powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk (or water)

How To Make vanilla buttercream frosting

  • 1
    Add shortening and butter into bowl. Cream together until well-blended. (You can use a stand mixer, hand mixer, or even mix it by hand if you have to).
  • 2
    Add vanilla and milk.
  • 3
    Whisk in meringue powder into powdered sugar. Add powdered sugar into the bowl, one cup at a time; beating on a low speed.
  • 4
    If your frosting is too stiff, you can add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. If your frosting is too thin, just add a little more powdered sugar until you get your desired consistency.

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