Cakes

Basic Buttercream Frosting

September 23, 2013

This stuff melts in your mouth- it's sweet and creamy. It pipes beautifully but is much more delicate, so watch out for little fingers!

1 stick softened butter (unsalted)

1/2 C. Shortening

1 tsp Vanilla

1/4 tsp Salt

4 C. Powdered Sugar

1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream

*Whip butter and shortening together until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt and powdered sugar. Whip until all the sugar is blended in (It should be really dry and stiff). Add the heavy cream and whip on high...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
259

Sodium
31mg
1% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
0.7g
1% DV

Carbs
40g
13% DV

Fiber
0.6g
2% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 37%

Polysaturated Fat 0.83g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 21%

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 31mg 1%

Potassium 10mg 0%

Protein 0.7g 1%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 0.6g 2%

Sugar 38g 77%

Vitamin A 382IU 7%

Vitamin B6 0.4mg 20%

Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%

Calcium 8mg 0%

Iron 0.02mg 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.