Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

By kelsa94

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk or cream

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from kingarthurflour.com

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a large bowl, beat together the butter, shortening, and salt till fluffy.

2) Add about half the confectioners' sugar, and beat slowly until well blended.

3) Add the vanilla and half the milk or cream, and beat until fluffy.

4) Continue mixing in sugar and milk alternately until they've been completely incorporated.

5) Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Tips from our bakers
If you want some frosting left over to use in decorating, increase the ingredient amounts to: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, approximately 6 cups confectioners' sugar, and up to 1/2 cup milk or cream