Beginner
Snow White Buttercream Frosting
Love is in the air for this buttercream recipe! It’s a classic wedding cake frosting because of the pure white color you can achieve. This snow white frosting recipe is great for piping borders and creating beautiful buttercream flowers.
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Prep20 min
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Total Time20 min
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Skill LevelBeginnerAmount7 cups
Ingredients
2/3 cup + 1/4 cup water, divided
1/4 cup meringue powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 cups (about 3 pounds) sifted powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), divided
1 1/4 cups solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
Tools
Electric mixer
Large bowl
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, beat 2/3 cup water and meringue powder with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. Add salt.
- While continuing to beat at low speed, gradually add 6 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl often.
- Add shortening and beat until fully combined. Add remaining 1/4 cup water, beating until smooth.
- Add remaining 6 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well on low speed after each addition. Continue scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add corn syrup and flavorings; beat at low speed until light and fluffy.
Notes
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- Measuring the powdered sugar carefully is important to achieve the right texture for this recipe. Each cup of powdered sugar should weigh about 4 ounces. If the powdered sugar is packed tightly into the measuring cup, the frosting may have a drier consistency.
- The all shortening “buttercream” allows for the purest of white color which is the perfect base for any color. Butter can tint the frosting yellow, making it more difficult to match colors.
- To store: Frosting should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to 6 weeks. Bring back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Frosted cakes can be stored at room temperature for two to three days.
- To color: Use Icing Colors or food coloring to tint frosting to any color without disturbing the consistency of the frosting.
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