French Buttercream Icing

By barbsjustagirl

French Buttercream Frosting-this is a classic French Buttercream recipe, rich and light. It's worth the time and effort!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon butter flavored extract
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

Mix heavy cream and flour in a small bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 45 seconds on high. Set aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine butter, shortening, confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract and butter extract.

Using an electric mixer, beat on low until combined. Then beat on medium speed for 6-8 minutes.

Next add the heavy cream mixture, and beat on medium speed for another 10 minutes. ( Mixture will appear soupy at first, but will become fluffy.)