If you want a pretty cake or cupcakes this is the way to go as an alternative to fondant. You can substitute any kind of flavoring instead of the butter flavoring. Use clear Loranne Oil 1/2 tsp or 1/4 tsp each of 2 flavorings. This will cut down on the icing being so sweet. EXAMPLE: Use 1/4 tsp of orange & 1/4 tsp of lemon.
Provided by CONNIE BOLDA
Categories Other Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. This recipe should be made with a heavy-duty mixer. The paddle, not the wire whip, should be used.
- 2. Place the shortening and corn syrup in a mixing bowl and beat until creamy.
- 3. Add flavorings and salt and beat until blended.
- 4. To color the ENTIRE batch of Icing: Mix the color with the shortening and corn syrup mixture BEFORE adding the powdered sugar.
- 5. Mix in powdered sugar, pouring it in the bowl over about a 30 second period, and blend thoroughly, approximately 30 seconds to one minute after the last bit of sugar is added.
- 6. Turn icing onto your work surface and knead until smooth and well blended.
- 7. Store icing in sealed plastic bag then place bag in airtight container let sit for about 30 minutes to rest.
- 8. Icing can be refigerated for several weeks or frozen for several months. Let icing come to room temperature before using.
- 9. To test for readiness: Pull the icing apart. If it stretches when pulled apart the icing is too soft*. When you are sure that icing is not too soft, gently stroke a portion of the icing with the palm of your hand. If all cracks and marks disappear and the surface appears shiny, it is ready to use. If the cracks do not disappear, the icing is too firm**.
- 10. *If the icing is too soft and sticky and stretches when pulled apart, knead in additional powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
- 11. **If the icing is too firm and cracks and marks will not disappear, knead in a few drops of water until the proper consistency is achieved.
- 12. To color samll portions of Icing: Mix the color to the center of a ball of icing.
- 13. Knead the color in until well blended. If the color softens the icing, knead in more powdered sugar.
- 14. To cover a cake you use the same method as if using rolled fondant.
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Shaoor Ali
[email protected]I love this buttercream icing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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[email protected]This buttercream icing is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, it tastes delicious, and it looks beautiful. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Eric Green
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of buttercream icing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing t
EH Arman
[email protected]This buttercream icing is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect flavor. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Wayne Willis
[email protected]I love this buttercream icing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Asifur Rahaman
[email protected]This buttercream icing is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. I'll definitely be making this again.
Grace Rozzi
[email protected]I've been looking for a good buttercream icing recipe for a while, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
sojib Ali
[email protected]This buttercream icing is perfect for beginners. It's so easy to make and it turns out beautifully. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was a big hit with my family. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Adnan Dani
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but I decided to try this buttercream icing recipe because it looked so easy. I'm so glad I did! It turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gabriella Solomons
[email protected]This buttercream icing is the best I've ever had. It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect flavor. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this buttercream icing at first, because it seemed too simple. But I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it turned out! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be usi
Jack Morris
[email protected]This buttercream icing is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Holly Shank
[email protected]I've tried many buttercream icing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend it!
Amanda Lue
[email protected]This is my go-to buttercream icing recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's not too sweet, so it doesn't overpower the flavor of the cake or cupcakes.
Puja Mallick
[email protected]I love how versatile this buttercream icing is! I've used it to frost cupcakes, cakes, and even cookies. It always turns out smooth and creamy, and it never gets too stiff or grainy.
Moses Banda
[email protected]This buttercream icing was incredibly easy to make and turned out perfectly. It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy, and it held up beautifully on my cupcakes.