Extra Special Buttercream Frosting

By ptemby

Extra Special Buttercream Wilton's Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 Oz. Clear Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups solid vegetable shortening
• 8 cups (2 lbs.) confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6-8 ounces whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar and continue creaming until well-blended. Add salt, flavoring and whipping cream; blend on low speed until moistened. Beat at high speed until icing is fluffy.

Step 2
Extra-Special Buttercream icing needs to be refrigerated, both after it is made and when it is placed on a cupcake. It will keep 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Step 3
*You may substitute 1 cup butter or margarine plus 1 cup solid vegetable shortening to achieve a more buttery taste.