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Special Buttercream Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Rick Mazzuca  PHOTO BY: DitzyDame 

"Ideal buttercream for frosting and borders."
Special Buttercream Frosting Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 393 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 7 - 1/2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 8 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
  • 6 fluid ounces heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 28, 2008 by wee red 
If you're looking for the definitive buttercream recipe, then look no further. Here are a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 3, 2007 by Princess Mandy 
After reading all the reviews, I decided to take a chance and follow the recipe *exactly* -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by TLBRAN 
I made a huge birthday cake for 50 people yesterday and wanted to try a different buttercream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by GWANMA 
While this recipe is really good, it is definitely not for cakes to decorate in the Wilton... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 15, 2008 by MONIQUE1181 
I tried two variations of this recipe so far. The first time I tried a variation I read in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 14, 2007 by Jenn Jones 
This is the best buttercream recipe I have ever tried before, but I read the reviews and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by DFLEON 
This really is a GREAT RECIPE however I STRONGLY recommend using half unsalted butter for half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 21, 2003 by HJHOEGER 
I substituted the shortening for butter and it was the best frosting I've ever made. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2005 by STARBUCK69 
After reading several reviews and seeing all the changes everyone made to this recipe, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.59 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2003 by Simi 
Yum! This was the frosting for my daughter's first birthday cake (cake was Creay White... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Special Buttercream Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 222

  • Total Fat: 13.3g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg
  • Sodium: 34mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g

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