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Buttercream Frosting


Ingredients:

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. meringue powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. Light Karo Syrup
  • Cream the shortening and butter together on low speed just until well blended. Then combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.

  • Add the vanilla and milk to the shortening and butter; mix until blended.

  • Start adding the sugar mixture approximately 1 cup at a time and mix just until incorporated after each addition.

  • Scrape sides of bowl as you are mixing. Do not over mix.

  • Reserve the Karo syrup for adding to thin the consistency. The Karo syrup provides better elasticity so the frosting holds together when writing and using thin piping.


To learn how to adjust the consistency of this frosting for
different types of detailed decorating,
see Frosting Consistency.