Best 6 Buttershortening Frosting Recipes
Indulge in the velvety-smooth, creamy delight of Butter and Shortening Frosting! This classic frosting is the perfect finishing touch to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, fluffy frosting that is both delicious and easy to make. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla flavor or want to add a pop of color and flavor with food coloring and extracts, this frosting is endlessly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect consistency and learn how to create stunning decorations with this versatile frosting. From basic techniques to creative decorating ideas, this article has everything you need to elevate your baking skills and impress your friends and family with your culinary creations!
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VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is creamy, sweet and easily adjustable! It's a must-have recipe that's super easy to make and pipes perfectly onto cakes and cupcakes!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the butter and shortening in a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water or cream and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add more water or cream until desired consistency is reached, then add salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 1/2 cups, Calories 3288 calories, Sugar 391.8 g, Sodium 742.3 mg, Fat 194.5 g, SaturatedFat 83.9 g, TransFat 17.2 g, Carbohydrate 399.7 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 244 mg
BEST HOMEMADE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Vanilla buttercream frosting is the traditional choice for bakers and decorators alike. Quick and easy to make, this delicious recipe is perfect for frosting cupcakes, cakes, layer cakes and cookies.
Provided by Katie
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer fitted with beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and shortening on a medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and scrape down the bowl occasionally.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Start by mixing each cup on a low speed then transition to beating well on medium speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl after each cup of sugar is added. When all the sugar has been mixed in, the frosting will appear dry and stiff.
- Gradually add small amounts of cream or milk or water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Continue to beat at a medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl once more and beat again to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
- (Optional) Add a pinch of salt if too sweet and mix until completely dissolved.
BUTTER/SHORTENING FROSTING
This is a large batch of frosting, easily halved. Not too, too sweet. Good for cookies and cakes. Mostly I am posting it so I can always find it!!
Provided by eBeth
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream together softened butter,shortening, and vanilla.
- Add sugar in increments, blending well.
- Add milk 1T at a time until desired consistency.
- Can be separated in batches and colored with food coloring.
BEST WHITE ICING EVER
This icing recipe is #1! It's quick and easy to make, bright white for cake decorating, and you can easily change it's consistency! This is the most important icing recipe you'll ever have. It's so basic, it makes the hassle of cake decorating so much easier! If you wish, use half shortening and half unsalted butter.
Provided by Meghan Rey
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings White
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won't look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you're done!
- Note: If you're not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs. of corn syrup, or water to the icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
BUTTERCREAM ICING
An easy to make egg-free frosting that works great for decorating cookies for holidays, birthdays and parties. When you need to add coloring to icing, use color paste. If you use liquid coloring, you may need to add more confectioner's sugar.
Provided by Sharon Gerstman
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 12.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 33.6 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
INSTANT PUDDING FROSTING
A great all-purpose frosting. It's super easy to adjust the flavor just by using a different flavor of pudding. From my friend's mom, Joanne Olesko
Provided by terirose22
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 1 Batch, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla until creamy, about 15 minutes.
- Halfway through beating that mixture, start making the instant pudding (using 1 cup of milk), and let set for 5 minutes.
- Combine the two mixtures and beat for 10 minutes until light & fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2711.8, Fat 204.1, SaturatedFat 89.9, Cholesterol 278.2, Sodium 2319.8, Carbohydrate 220.8, Sugar 207.1, Protein 9
Tips:
- For a creamier frosting, use unsalted butter at room temperature.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- If you want a sweeter frosting, add more sugar. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.
- To make a chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the frosting.
- To make a vanilla frosting, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting.
- To make a colored frosting, add a few drops of food coloring to the frosting.
- To make a swirled frosting, divide the frosting into two or more colors and then swirl them together.
- To make a piped frosting, fit a piping bag with a star tip and then fill the bag with frosting. Pipe the frosting onto the cake in a spiral pattern.
- To make a smooth frosting, beat the frosting on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
Conclusion:
Buttercream frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little creativity, you can create a buttercream frosting that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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