Rick's Special Buttercream Frosting

Name: Rick's Special Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups shortening; 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

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Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.

Submitted by Rick Mazzuca

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

7 cups

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

2 cups shortening
8 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

684	Calories
42g	Fat
80g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 684
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g	53%
Saturated Fat 13g	66%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 105mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 80g	29%
Total Sugars 78g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Potassium 18mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.