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Bestest Buttercream Icing Recipe

Get ready to experience the BEST buttercream frosting ever! This recipe, adapted from a cakecentral favorite, creates a luxuriously smooth, crusting buttercream perfect for both cake decorating and adding a delectable layer to your cakes. Its versatility shines – use it for piping intricate designs or creating a flawlessly smooth finish. Learn the secret to achieving a perfectly non-tacky texture – we'll show you how to use a few simple tricks. Plus, it keeps your delicate flower decorations soft and beautiful! Try it once, and it'll become your go-to buttercream recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1772.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bestest Buttercream Icing

  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + additional to taste
  • 2-4 tablespoons water
  • additional almond extract to taste
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk + 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency
  • additional butter extract to taste

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How to Make Bestest Buttercream Icing

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup shortening at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other desired extracts).
  3. Gradually add 6 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with 2-4 tablespoons of water or milk, mixing on medium speed until combined.
  4. Continue mixing at medium speed until the buttercream is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add additional vanilla, almond, or butter extract to taste.
  7. Once finished, allow the icing to sit for 15 minutes or until it's no longer tacky to the touch (Use wax paper, a Viva paper towel, or a wet spatula (keep dipping it into hot water) to smooth).
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

889g

Fat

169g

Carbs

75g

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