Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe

By RoketJSquerl

Makes 8 Cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter flavored shortening (room temperature)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 lbs powdered sugar, or about 8 cups (sifted for best results)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 oz heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing a bit between each addition. When adding sugar, you will want to start the mixer slowly so it doesn’t explode everywhere. Continue creaming until well blended.
Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy, 1-2 minutes.