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Buttercream Frosting
This recipe for fluffy Buttercream Frosting is the perfect topping for any Amish Friendship Bread cake or cupcake.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
3
cups of frosting
Ingredients
½
cup
solid vegetable shortening
1
stick butter
softened
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
4
cups
sifted powdered sugar
2
tablespoons
milk
US Customary
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Metric
Instructions
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer, then add vanilla.
Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Makes about 3 cups of frosting.