French Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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French Buttercream Frosting

By: Kristen Pontier 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (115)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 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.)

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 334 | Total Fat: 27.6g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by CakeMadness! Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
You CAN make flowers! I use this frosting recipe (slightly altered) on all my personal and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by BEACHBUM2   view full review
This recipe has unreached potential. Spreading consistency was nice. However, the flour was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by MIKENDREA   view full review
This was very close to what I was looking for. My friend is a professional baker and award...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2005 by TIPPERBABE   view full review
Sorry Kristen, we didn't like this at all. We actually ended up throwing it away and making a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Chocolat3   view full review
This frosting is so light and fluffy, you might think it was made by angels! Based on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2007 by LisaD   view full review
My husband's family doesn't like traditional sweet buttercream frosting, but I didn't want to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by campagnes   view full review
I really wasn't happy with this frosting. I assume the flour is added to give structure in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2006 by Bakerychick   view full review
Wonderful Recipe. Used the suggestion for butter shortening and the buttercream was a hit. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by Jeanine   view full review
I have used this recipe dozens of times and LOVE it! Everyone I serve this to is impressed by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by TASHALA   view full review
This is an amazing icing. It does the trick everytime, for every birthday cake and it tastes...

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