Perfect for icing cakes and decorating :) Can sit out at room temperature. For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk. For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes
Provided by Your Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric 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.
- Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
- For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
- NOTE: Changes in Wilton's traditional recipes have been made due to Trans Fat Free Shortening replacing Hydrogenated Shortening.
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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[email protected]This icing is okay, but I've had better.
lisa goucher
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of buttercream icing, but this recipe is pretty good.
Esther's Hub
[email protected]This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Devi Gurung
[email protected]I love that this buttercream icing is made with real butter. It gives it such a rich and creamy flavor.
amna shahbaz
[email protected]This buttercream icing is so versatile! I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always been a hit.
David Kovacs
[email protected]I made this icing for my wedding cake and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Kara-Lynn Pearsall
[email protected]This is the best buttercream icing I've ever tasted! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mohd Imran
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good buttercream icing recipe for ages.
Ghulamhadar Hadar
[email protected]This icing was perfect for my chocolate cake! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.
Gull Zaib
[email protected]Overall, I thought this buttercream icing was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Hasan Chatta
[email protected]I found this icing to be a bit too runny. I had to add more powdered sugar to get it to the right consistency.
david frame
[email protected]This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Sulaman Sulaman khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream icing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and it doesn't have that greasy aftertaste that I usually get from buttercream.
Molly Mabasa
[email protected]This buttercream icing is the perfect balance of sweet and buttery. It's not too heavy or too light, and it pairs perfectly with any kind of cake or cupcake.
Estephannie Hundhausen
[email protected]I made this icing for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Wlat Hamza
[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 holds its shape perfectly.
Md. Shamim
[email protected]This buttercream icing is incredibly easy to make and tastes divine. It's perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.