Wilton American Buttercream Recipe

Wilton Buttercream Frosting Tried and Tasty

WEBMay 25, 2010 · Instructions. In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, …

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1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
2. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Keep bowl covered with damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.
4. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Re-whip before using.

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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe (VIDEO)

WEBJul 30, 2020 · Instructions. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat butter on high speed for 5 …

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or handheld electric mixer), beat butter on high speed for 5 minutes or until lightened in color and whipped, scraping down the bowl as needed.
2. Meanwhile, sift 4 1/2 to 5 cups of powdered sugar. Reduce mixer to medium-low speed and add powdered sugar one heaping Tablespoon at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition. Add powdered sugar to taste and beat until it is fully incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Add 1/4 tsp fine salt (or to taste), then add 4 tsp Vanilla Extract, beating until incorporated.
4. Add 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk, 1 Tbsp at a time, and adding it to the desired consistency. Beat another minute until whipped and well combined.

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American Buttercream {with Butter and Heavy Cream}

WEBMay 20, 2024 · Instructions. Add the butter and one cup of the powdered sugar to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. …

1. Add the butter and one cup of the powdered sugar to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low just to blend, then beat on high for 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
2. Add the heavy cream and another cup of powdered sugar. Beat on low speed to blend, then on high speed for another two minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
3. Add two more cups of powdered sugar and the salt and extracts. Beat on low to combine, then on high for about 1 minute, until the buttercream is completely smooth.
4. Check the consistency and beat in more powdered sugar if the buttercream is too thin. Taste, and add more salt, vanilla, or almond extract if desired.

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