Kittencal’s Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: Approximately 4 cups
🥑 Calories: 1049.7 | 🍞 Carbs: 150.5g | 🧀 Fat: 51.5g | 🍬 Sugar: 147.1g | 🍽️ Category: Dessert
Description
This decadent buttercream frosting recipe is reminiscent of bakery-quality icing and surpasses any canned variety! For an extra fluffy texture, opt for heavy cream and be sure to beat the mixture for at least 3-5 minutes. Don’t forget to sift the confectioners’ sugar before incorporating it. For added flavor and color, consider incorporating 1-2 envelopes (3 grams each) of Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix, in your preferred flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4-6 tablespoons half-and-half cream or milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5-7 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2-4 envelopes (3 grams each) Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Frosting Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer set to medium speed, beat together the shortening, margarine, or butter with half-and-half cream, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, which should take about 3 minutes.
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Incorporate Confectioners’ Sugar:
- Gradually add in sifted confectioners’ sugar, starting with 4-1/2 cups.
- Beat the mixture very well until it becomes smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more confectioners’ sugar or cream/milk as needed until you achieve the desired texture.
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Enhance Flavor and Color:
- If using, add in food coloring or Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix powder until the desired shade and flavor are achieved.
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Final Touches:
- Once the frosting reaches the desired consistency and flavor, it’s ready to use!
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies for a delightful bakery-style finish.
Recipe Notes
- For an extra fluffy texture, beat the frosting for at least 3-5 minutes.
- Ensure to sift the confectioners’ sugar before incorporating it for a smoother frosting.
- Experiment with different flavors by incorporating Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Mix powder.
- Adjust the sweetness and consistency of the frosting by varying the amount of confectioners’ sugar and cream/milk used.
- Customize the frosting color by adding food coloring to match your theme or preference.
This Kittencal’s Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing recipe yields approximately 4 cups of delicious frosting, perfect for adorning your favorite desserts with a professional touch! Enjoy the creamy, flavorful goodness of homemade frosting that elevates any sweet treat to new heights.
