"Fluffy and creamy vanilla buttercream that's mildly sweetened and can easily be made dairy-free/vegan!..."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup organic cane sugar*
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6–8 tablespoons (90–120ml) boiling water**
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1 cup unsalted butter or dairy-free butter sticks, slightly softened*** (See note)
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1 cup all-vegetable shortening or sustainable palm shortening (Can also use extra real unsalted butter, but I don't recommend subbing with extra dairy-free butter because it's too salty)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract