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

Buttercream frosting is a staple in the world of baking. It's creamy, rich, and adds a luscious layer of sweetness to cakes and cupcakes. There are countless variations of buttercream frosting, but Rick's special buttercream frosting recipe is truly one of a kind.

What makes this buttercream frosting so special? Well, for starters, it has the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. It's not overly sweet, but it still has that decadent, indulgent flavor that you crave in a good fr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shortening
  • 8 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
  • Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
  • Nutrition

    684 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 105mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Total Sugars: 78g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Potassium: 18mg