Decorator Buttercream Icing
Perfect your cake and cupcake creations with this luscious Decorator Buttercream Icing, a versatile and beginner-friendly frosting that’s as smooth as it is delicious. Made with a balanced blend of unsalted butter and shortening, this icing holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for piping intricate designs, creating sharp edges, or spreading effortlessly over any dessert. Flavored with pure vanilla extract and sweetened with sifted powdered sugar, this recipe achieves the perfect level of sweetness without being overpowering. Its adaptable consistency can be adjusted with milk or heavy cream, ensuring it's just right for all your decorating needs. Add a personal touch with optional food coloring to customize it for any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes, this bakery-style frosting is a must-have for professional-looking results at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Shortening
- 8 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar), sifted
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons Milk or heavy cream
- 1 Pinch of salt
- to taste Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and shortening together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Start the mixer on low speed to prevent sugar clouds, then increase to medium speed.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream, and the pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Check the consistency of the icing. If it is too thick, add the remaining milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. For decorating purposes, the icing should hold stiff peaks but still be smooth enough to pipe easily.
If using food coloring, divide the icing into separate bowls for each desired color. Add food coloring a drop at a time and mix well until the desired shade is reached.
Transfer the icing to piping bags with decorating tips, or use a spatula to spread it onto cakes or cupcakes as needed.
Store any leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow the icing to come to room temperature and rewhip if necessary before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 384.8 g | 493% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.0 g | 850% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 54.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 963.1 g | 350% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 962.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*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.
