Special Buttercream Frosting

This recipe makes an ideal buttercream for frosting cakes and decorating them with borders.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shortening
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
• 6 fluid ounces heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream shortening until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended.

Step 2

Add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional whipping cream if necessary (up to 2 ounces). Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.