Edna De la Cruz's Crusting Buttercream

Searching for your new favorite crusting buttercream recipe? Well, look no further! This delightfully simple buttercream recipe is a breeze to mix up, so bake yourself a cake, and give this frosting a try.

Ingredients

• 1 cup high-ratio shortening
• 1 tablespoon of meringue powder
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (or extract
• of choice)
• 4 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

In large bowl, cream shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla and water.

Combine sugar and meringue powder.  Gradually add sugar mixture, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Beat on low until incorporated scraping sides and bottom of bowl often.

Tips

• Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Makes about 3 cups.
• For a thinner consistency, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk. If you are using a trans-fat free shortening instead of high-ratio shortening, the consistency of the icing might change. Use whole milk instead of water to bring some fat to the mix. For best results, use high-ratio shortening.