Quick and easy buttercream
This quick, easy and oh-so-delicious buttercream frosting recipe is so scrumptious that everyone will think you bought it from a bakery!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup shortening trust me on this!
- 4-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- Food coloring if desired
Instructions
- Cream the butter and shortening together with your hand mixer or paddle attachment on your stand mixture. Beat it up it is smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the confectioner's sugar until it's fully incorporated.
- Beat in the vanilla.
- Add the milk and once it's incorporated a bit, beat on medium to medium-high for 3 to 4 more minutes.
- If you're adding food coloring, drop it in and mix until the color is even and smooth.