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Got What It Cakes's Buttercream

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

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

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and shortening on high speed until completely combined.
  • Add extracts and pinch of salt. Beat again, scraping the bowl.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, and milk in stages until you like the consistency.
  • 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!
Keyword buttercream