"This frosting is fluffy, sweet, and it is the most reminiscent of that sugary bakery frosting we find on sprinkled cupcakes and layer cakes in supermarkets. It’s also the quintessential birthday cake frosting that many of us cherish from our childhood, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1/4 cup (50 g) high-ratio shortening (see Note)
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Pinch of salt
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31/4 cups (410 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract