American Buttercream

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 lbs Cane sugar powdered sugar, pure
  • 1 1/2 tsp Clear vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Solid vegetable shortening

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted

• Liquids

  • 3/4 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups solid vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 lbs pure cane sugar powdered sugar *
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract **

Directions

• In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream butter and shortening until creamy and smooth. Add salt and water; mix until combined.
• Turn mixer on lowest speed and slowly add 1 lb of powdered sugar; mix until creamy. Scrape down bowl as necessary.
• Turn mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Turn mixer to slowest speed. Slowly add remaining 2 lbs powdered sugar and clear vanilla extract. Blend until creamy.
• Turn mixer on high speed and mix for 4 minutes, or until fluffy. Eat & Enjoy!