BUTTERCREAM ICING

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Make and share this Buttercream Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, clear
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening with mixer.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  • When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. If necessary, add more milk to reach the desired consistency to spread on cake.
  • Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. Keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container. This icing can be stored for two weeks. Rewhip before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.2, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 160.3, Sugar 156.7, Protein 0.7

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