Buttercream Frosting Decorators Icing
Transform your baked creations into works of art with this Buttercream Frosting Decorators Icing! Perfect for piping intricate designs or spreading smooth layers, this recipe combines the creamy richness of unsalted butter and shortening with the sweetness of powdered sugar for a versatile, bakery-quality icing. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and adjustable to your preferred consistency using milk or heavy cream, this frosting is ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike. Whether you're crafting floral decorations or bold borders, its smooth and stable texture ensures professional-looking results every time. Ready in just 20 minutes and easily customizable with gel food coloring, this icing is a go-to for decorators, from beginners to pros!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Shortening
- 8 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons Milk or heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and shortening. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream them together on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while mixing on low speed to prevent it from puffing out of the bowl. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the powdered sugar has been incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the icing is smooth.
Add the vanilla extract, milk or heavy cream (1 tablespoon at a time), and salt. Mix on medium speed until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. You can add more milk or heavy cream, in small increments, if a softer consistency is needed for spreading or piping.
For coloring, add gel food coloring a small amount at a time and mix until the desired hue is achieved.
Use immediately for decorating or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week, and bring back to room temperature before use. Re-whip to restore texture if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.6 g | 370% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.4 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 962.1 g | 350% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 942.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
