This is Wilton newest buttercream icing recipe. this icing is similar to the flavor and has a medium consistency like bakery icing. It is ideal for frosting and borders.
Extra Special Buttercream Icing
Ingredients
* 2 cups solid vegetable shortening*
* 2 lbs. confectioners’ sugar (There are 4 cups to a pound)
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1-2 tsp. clear vanilla or your favorite flavoring
* 6-8 oz. whipping cream
* Nb. if you want a more buttery taste use 1 cup of crisco and 1 cup of butter or margarine.
Instructions
Cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar and continue creaming until well-blended.
Add salt, flavoring and whipping cream; blend on low speed until moistened.
Beat at high speed until icing is fluffy.
Extra-Special Buttercream icing needs to be refrigerated, both after it is made and when it is placed on a cake. It will keep 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
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