Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
2 (2-lb) packages powdered sugar, divided
1 tbsp meringue powder
1/4 cup almond liqueur
1 tbsp clear vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 3/4 cup whipping cream

Directions:

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 package sugar and meringue powder; add liqueur, vanilla, and salt, beating until blended. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar alternately with 1/2 cup whipping cream, beginning and ending with sugar. Continue to beat at medium speed, and gradually add more whipping cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Cover frosting to prevent drying.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	7505.38 Kcal (31424 kJ)
Calories from fat	3768.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	418.69g	644%
Cholesterol	595.79mg	199%
Sodium	1272.27mg	53%
Potassium	169.78mg	4%
Total Carbs	951.38g	317%
Sugars	895.2g	3581%
Protein	4.66g	9%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	128.1mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	498.38 Kcal (2087 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.8g	644%
Cholesterol	39.56mg	199%
Sodium	84.48mg	53%
Potassium	11.27mg	4%
Total Carbs	63.18g	317%
Sugars	59.44g	3581%
Protein	0.31g	9%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	76%
Calcium	8.5mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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