Basic Buttercream Icing

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 14 cup vegetable shortening
  • 34 cup butter or 34 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and butter until lightened in color.
  2. 2
    Add vanilla and mix until well combined.
  3. 3
    Stir in sugar cup at a time, mixing thoroughly before adding more.
  4. 4
    After all sugar is added, add milk.
  5. 5
    Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  6. 6
    Keep covered in airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. 7
    Rewhip before using.

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