Whipped Buttercream Frosting

By carvalhohm

This frosting is similar to bakery frosting; great for frosting cakes and simple decorating.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Crisco (or) Sweetex shortening (high ratio bakery type)*
• 1/2 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (Manufacturing)
• 2 teaspoons butter/vanilla flavor, or your favorite
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 pound confectioners sugar, sifted

Details

Adapted from confectionarychalet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening, whip cream, flavoring, and salt until fluffy; add confectioners sugar, small amount at a time. Beat at medium to high speed until fluffy. If frosting is too stiff add extra whipping cream; too thin add extra confectioners sugar.