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!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 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
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.
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