American Buttercream Recipe
This American buttercream recipe makes smooth, and sweet frosting.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1182
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, room temperature
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream milk, or coffee creamer
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixture, or a large bowl, cream butter and shortening together until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 Tablespoon cream to the butter mixture.
- Mix until incorporated.
- Mix on high for 3-5 minutes, until buttercream is silky, smooth, and fluffy. If needed, add up to one additional Tablespoon of cream to thin and achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 3 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1182 | Carbohydrates: 151g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 148g | Vitamin A: 1019IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg