Basic Buttercream Frosting

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1 teaspoon flavor or extract of your choice
• a couple tablespoons of milk as needed for consistency
• optional: food color gel

Preparation

Step 1

1. With the paddle attachment and your stand-type mixer, beat the butter, shortening, powdered sugar, and meringue powder together.

2. Add the flavor and color. Beat the frosting, adding enough milk to reach the desired consistency.

Baker’s note: Apply your buttercream frosting at room temperature. You can spread on a thick coating of frosting with a spatula or pipe it on with a pastry bag and either a star tip or a round tip.

Your frosting may be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.