Buttercream Frosting for Decorating Cakes

Name: Buttercream Frosting for Decorating Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 8 cups icing sugar, sifted; 3 tablespoons meringue powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 6 tablespoons water, or milk

Ana Figueroa

I present to you a classic in baking, the delicious buttercream frosting for decorating cakes. It is a perfect preparation to decorate cakes, making them look very pretty and taste delicious. It is a simple recipe that you'll love.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-04-2016

Preparation

20 mins

Low

Cream the butter along with the shortening until it becomes creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar alternating with the milk, meringue powder, and vanilla, mixing just to incorporate. If you are using a mixer, use the paddle attachment to avoid adding air.