Vanilla Bean Buttercream – a delicious recipe with butter, shortening, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla paste. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
In a stand mixer, whisk together the butter and the shortening, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and blended. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp milk, whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp vanilla, whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp milk, whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tbsp milk, whisk until smooth.
2
Be sure to scrape down the sides as needed when mixing!
3
*Since I know some of you are going to ask: yes, you can substitute butter for the shortening! The taste and texture won't be exactly the same as mine, and it definitely won't hold up in heat (like, being outside on a hot day) like the shortening version. But it does work :)
686
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
121
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 4 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and more.
Yes, Vanilla Bean Buttercream falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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