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Got What It Cakes's Buttercream

5 from 1 vote
American buttercream recipe, that crusts for a smooth finish, and can hold up to hotter weather!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 Tbsp clear vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • pinch salt
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 Tbsp milk

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and shortening on high speed until completely combined.
  2. Add extracts and pinch of salt. Beat again, scraping the bowl.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, and milk in stages until you like the consistency.
  4. Then beat on medium/high speed until light and fluffy! The whole process should take about ten minutes

Notes

I've used 1%, 2%, or whole milk before, and all work just fine! If you need more milk, add it very sparingly, as a little goes a long way!