Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ t. salt
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar and continue creaming until well blended.
Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.