Buttercream Icing For Cakes And Cupcakes – a delicious recipe with shortening, meringue powder, water, salt, sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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1.In a large mixer (kitchenAid is best for the power needed), mix the shortening until smooth and soft on high speed.
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2.On low speed slowly add the meringue powder, water, flavoring and salt, scraping the sides as needed.
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3.Start on medium speed to add the confectioner's sugar in small batches. The more sugar added the stiffer the icing gets and you will need to use high speed for the last few cups of confectioner's sugar.
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Now you have stiff icing to change the consistency take the finished stiff icing and --
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For medium icing add 1t water to 1 cup of icing, or if turning the whole recipe to medium icing, add 3 t of water to the recipe.
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For thin icing add 2t of water to 1 cup of icing, or if turning the whole recipe to thin icing, add 6t of water to the finished recipe.
439
kcal
Calories
113
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 tablespoon meringue powder (found in cake stores or even down the cake decorating isle at walmart), 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon flavoring (I use 1/2 t of buttercream 1/2 t almond for the buttercream taste), and more.
Yes, Buttercream Icing For Cakes And Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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