Buttercream Decorator Icing

This icing can be used to frost any cake or cupcakes and it's also Gr8 for piped decorations!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Buttercream, Buttercream Icing, Decorating Icing, Decorator Frosting, Frosting

Servings: servings

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Anna

4 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted or whisked to break up any big lumps
1 cup solid shortening, Crisco or Butter, softened (If you use butter, your frosting will taste delicious, but it will not be pure white)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, clear vanilla is best, if you can find it. Brown vanilla will tint the icing ever so slightly.
Pinch of Salt
4-6 Tablespoons milk, any kind, I've even used cream in a pinch.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, on high speed, cream your shortening or butter until well softened.
Add the confectioner's sugar one cup at a time and continue to beat. Frosting will be thick, but don't worry.
Add vanilla and salt and beat until incorporated.
Add milk one Tablespoon at a time until frosting is the desired consistency.
If the frosting becomes too thin, add more confectioner's sugar. If it is too thick, add more milk.
Use as desired.

To make different colors, use gel food coloring located in most craft stores and some specialty food shops.

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