I have a friend who makes lovely cakes with the yummiest frosting ever!
Normally you wouldn't need a recipe for only frosting, since you generally make it when you have something to frost; but this frosting is so good it deserves to stand alone!
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 lb powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 teaspoons meringue powder (optional)
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-3 ounces whipping cream
Using a stand mixer, cream butter and shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, meringue powder, about half of the cream, and continue creaming until well blended. Add salt, flavorings, and enough whipping cream to make the consistency you need. Beat at medium speed until icing is fluffy.
The meringue powder gives the icing a light crust, but it remains soft underneath. The more you add the firmer the frosting. It is very helpful if you are actually decorating a cake. The easiest place to find it is online but I have seen it at JoAnn's Craft or Sur la Table.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Buttercream Frosting
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Mmm sounds yummy. Do you think it would work if I put in cream cheese instead of butter/shortening?
I don't think you can substitute it completely because it will change the fat content and change the texture but you could probably substitute a portion or add it in addition. Try it and let me know. It will probably give you a thicker frosting.
I am trying this recipe next week! (I am really trying to emulate Crave Cupcakes buttercream icing here in Calgary)
THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!
I want to try this! Are the butter and shortening at room temp. or chilled?
Beth, they are room temperature.
Any luck?? I'm also trying to emulate Crave :-)
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