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American Buttercream with Shortening

An American buttercream made with half shortening to increase it's stability during hot weather and is easier to pipe then straight butter buttercream
Course Dessert
Keyword buttercream, frosting
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4-6 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • If using a stand mixer, fit with paddle attachment.  Cream together shortening and butter until light and fluffy and completely combined.
  • Add in vanilla extract and beat to combine.
  • Tun mixer down to "stir" and SLOWLY mix in powdered sugar one cup (or even 1/2 cup) at a time until combined.
  • If your frosting is getting too thick while you are mixing in the powdered sugar, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  • After you are done mixing in the powdered sugar, evaluate your frosting.  If it is too thick, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.