Grocery Store Frosting Recipe
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Grocery Store Frosting

By: Sandra 
"Just like the type all those in-store bakeries use."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (144)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. In a heavy duty mixer combine the shortening, butter or margarine, vanilla and water. Add the sugar and salt, beat until well mixed. Add a tablespoon or two more of water if needed. Turn mixer to the highest speed and beat for 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 388 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by BB34   view full review
This is my "go to" recipe when decorating cakes. I like that it uses real butter and not just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by the_rodewalds   view full review
I tried this recipe today and I loved it!!!! I made only 1/2 of the batch and it was enough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've tried several basic buttercream frostings from this site and this is one of the best. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Shodee06   view full review
I LOVE THIS FROSTING!!! It came out spectacular. Used only one tablespoon of water instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by busymama   view full review
Very easy to make and hardened a bit when left in the air which was what I wanted. If you are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by lovestohost Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am one of those people who *calls* the corner piece of cake w/all the balloons/flowers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by Carla   view full review
This just takes a long time to beat, but the more beating the better it is. Makes more than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by pam   view full review
This was very good, but not quite like my local grocery store. I'm looking for something with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by LSHOCKEY   view full review
I thought this recipe was easy and has an absolutely accurate name! My husband loves grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KERI KENNELLY   view full review
I used this for a craft at preschool and it was a big hit!!...I bought refrigerator sugar...

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