Buttercream Frosting
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- ½ c shortening, I prefer palm shortening
- ½ c softened dairy free butter, Earth Balance Butter Sticks are perfect
- 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 4 c sifted confectioners' sugar
- 3-4 tbsp dairy free milk or water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with a hand or electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time. Mix on low. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl often.
- Add in dairy free milk 1 tbsp at a time. Add in more for your desired consistency.
Notes
note- buttercream may be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for two weeks. Before using buttercream allow it to rest until room temperature and re-whip before icing.