Rick's Special Buttercream Frosting

Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 684 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups shortening
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.

Step 2

Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.