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French Buttercream Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Kristen Pontier PHOTO BY: sherB

"This buttercream is great for icing cakes, and writing on them. It gets hard when refrigerated, so you have to let it come to room temperature before serving. You cannot make flowers with this recipe. I use this recipe every time I make birthday cakes for my family."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 87 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Heat the mixure in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and butter extract.
  3. Using and electric mixer, beat on low until combined. Then beat on medium speed for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Next add the heavy cream mixture, and beat on medium speed for another 10 minutes. ( Mixture will appear soupy at first, but will become fluffy.)
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by sesecat
You CAN make flowers! I use this frosting recipe (slightly altered) on all my personal and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by MIKENDREA
This was very close to what I was looking for. My friend is a professional baker and award... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by TIPPERBABE
Sorry Kristen, we didn't like this at all. We actually ended up throwing it away and making a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by BEACHBUM2
This recipe has unreached potential. Spreading consistency was nice. However, the flour was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Chocolat3
This frosting is so light and fluffy, you might think it was made by angels! Based on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by jeanius80
very buttery, not too sweet; i like it. it is too melty for what i need but a good recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by artheart
This is a pretty good tasting frosting. It is not too difficult to make. It is a very light... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2006 by Bakerychick
Wonderful Recipe. Used the suggestion for butter shortening and the buttercream was a hit. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by MBO
The end result was very good on my chocolate cake. However, I cut the amount of shortening in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by TERRY137
Oh so good and I even add some coca and it was even better,I couldn't stop eating. if I could... MORE