CLASSIC BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Make and share this Classic Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 lbs confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

Steps:

  • Place butter, shortening, milk, vanilla, salt and one pound of sugar in large bowl.
  • Beat at low speed until combined.
  • Gradually add the other pound of sugar.
  • Stop and scrape sides.
  • Beat on high until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Keep covered with plastic wrap to prevent crusting.
  • Chocolate Buttercream: For each pound of sugar used in the butter cream, allow 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, 3 tablespoons butter and 0.125 teaspoon salt.

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