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buttercream frosting

holds a shape, tastes like a sugar bomb

Ingredients

  • 1 c butter
  • 4 c confectioners sugar sifted
  • 2 tbs milk, cream or water
  • 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • corn syrup, optional, see note below

Instructions

  • blend the butter on high until creamy with paddle attachment
  • set mixer to medium low and add the sugar and salt, drizzle in the wet ingreients and blend until very well mixed and smooth (about 5 -7 minutes)
  • spoon into piping bag with tip of your choice

Notes

If you need this really white (for really vivid food dye options), use 1 c shortening instead of butter
THICKER FROSTING- gradually add more confectioner sugar
MEDIUM FROSTING- add one tablespoon of corn syrup or milk or cream
THINNER- add 2 tablespoons of the above