Buttercreme, Perfect for Piping

By Maudie30

Light and fluffy with your choice of flavor and color
Perfect recipe for frosting cakes and cookies.
Serves: 5-6 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp Almond extract (or flavor of choice)
• 1 Gel or paste icing dyes
• 7 1/2 C Powdered sugar
• 1 C Shortening
• 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butter (room temperature)
• 1/3 C Heavy whipping cream

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla, almond extract and cream and mix until smooth.

Add the powdered sugar 1-2 cups at a time, mixing well between each addition. Beat the frosting for an additional 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Using a toothpick, add the tiniest amount of dye at a time to the bowl of frosting to control your color.