How to Make Grandma's Buttercream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttercream frosting is an essential element of any baker's repertoire, and every family has their own special recipe. One such timeless and beloved recipe is Grandma's Buttercream Frosting. Passed down through generations, this classic buttercream frosting is the epitome of comfort and nostalgia. Whether it's adorning a birthday cake, sandwiched between layers of a fluffy sponge cake, or piped onto delicate cupcakes, Grandma's Buttercream Frosting never fails to bring joy and sweetness to an...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 teaspoons meringue powder
  • ¼ cup milk, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Place butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
  • Mix water and meringue powder together in a small bowl. Beat into the frosting. Add milk, vanilla extract, salt, and cream of tartar; continue beating until light and fluffy. Add more milk if frosting is too thick.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 48mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Potassium: 10mg