The Perfect Crusting Buttercream

Name: The Perfect Crusting Buttercream
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 7 ½ cups (2 pounds / 937 g) confectioners' sugar; 1 cup shortening, or ½ cup room temperature butter and ½ cup shortening (See alternate method of making buttercream if using butter and shortening.); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, use clear if want white frosting; ½-¾ cup whole milk, as needed for desired consistency; 1 pinch kosher salt

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Total: 10

Servings: 12

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7 ½ cups (2 pounds / 937 g) confectioners' sugar1 cup shortening, or ½ cup room temperature butter and ½ cup shortening (See alternate method of making buttercream if using butter and shortening.)2 teaspoons vanilla extract, use clear if want white frosting½-¾ cup whole milk, as needed for desired consistency1 pinch kosher salt

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Instructions

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Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream shortening and vanilla (2-4 minutes).

Step 2

Add in the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time. If you find your mixer struggling, slowly add in milk. Use more milk for a creamy consistency; use less milk for a stiff consistency. Finally, add salt.

Step 3

Place room temperature butter and shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer. Put the entire 2-pound bag (7½ cups) of confectioners' sugar on top. Then, add vanilla, ½ cup milk, and salt.

Step 4

Turn the mixer on low and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Turn the mixer up to medium-high and mix for 2-4 minutes. Add more milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.