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classic butter cream frosting

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Candace Lemings
@mrsCLemings
Port Hudson, LA

This is the best frosting in the world! Another one of those recipes my mother used over and over again.

(1 rating)
yield 1 large cake or 2 smaller ones
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For classic butter cream frosting

  • CLASSIC BUTTER CREAM
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    vanilla or almond extract
  • 1 lb (4 c.
    confectioners' sugar
  • CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREAM
  • 2/3 c
    cocoa powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    more of butter
  • 1/8 tsp
    more of salt
  • FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING USE VANILLA EXTRACT

How To Make classic butter cream frosting

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients EXCEPT 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, blend well.
  • 2
    Gradually add remaining sugar while mixing.
  • 3
    Beat at high speed for 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Cover while not in use. Do not refrigerate.
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