MY GO-TO VANILLA BUTTERCREAM

I know some people are funny about their recipes, but I don't have time for that. There are so many adaptations of buttercream from the Masters and our grandmothers, why not share the love.

My Go-to Vanilla Buttercream

Ingredients:

1 stick of unsalted butter (1/2 cup)

1 stick of salted butter (1/2 cup)

1 cup shortening

1 -1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

4- 6 cups of Confectioners Sugar (depending on desired crust and sweetness)

4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream (*milk can be substituted)

Directions:
Cream butter for 2-3 minutes. Add shortening. Cream both for 3 minutes. Add vanilla and almond extract. Mix for 1 minute. Add sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Mix for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream or milk, mix for 5-7 minutes till desired thickness. Icing will also get whiter the longer you mix it. 

Frosts 24 cupcakes / 4- 7” inch cakes or / 3- 8-9”inch cakes -

*Amount is approximate and will depend on how much icing you use to pipe or crumb coat. I always make a little extra.

*This recipe is a variation of the Wilton Crusting Recipe and my grandmother's :)