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Fluffy Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Fluffy Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- Amount
- 7 1/2 Cups
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Total Time
- 20 min
Here’s a buttercream frosting recipe that uses real cream for a truly decadent taste and velvety, fluffy texture. This recipe is lighter than traditional vanilla buttercream frosting, denser than whipped cream and is ideal for spreading on all sorts of treats, from a fancy layer cake to a simple birthday cake. Its medium-consistency makes decorating using a piping bag and tip, possible too.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups solid vegetable shortening
- 7 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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Notes:
- This recipe makes a medium consistency buttercream, which is perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes but may not be great for piping advanced decorations like flowers.
How To
How to Hold a Piping Bag
The way your decorations curl and point and lie depends not only on the icing consistency but also on the way you hold the bag and the way you move it. Bag positions are described in terms of both angle and direction.
Buttercream Frosting Consistency
Whether you are frosting a cake or piping decorations, the consistency of the icing is key to getting the right results. Too soft and your decorations will droop. Too stiff and your icing will be difficult to spread.
Buttercream Frosting Tips and Tricks
Learn how to fix runny frosting with these buttercream frosting tips and tricks. We’ll help answer your common buttercream questions such as how to fix grainy buttercream frosting and how to make frosting thicker for piping.
