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Kittencal's Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing Recipe

Kittencal's Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing Recipe

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Kittencal's Bakery Buttercream Frosting/Icing

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup white crisco shortening, softened
1/2 cup margarine, softened (can use butter)
4 -6 tbsp 18% table cream (can use heavy cream, unwhipped or half and half cream or milk)
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla (or can use 1 tsp almond extract)
5 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted (or as needed)
2 -4 drops food coloring (or as needed, you may omit if desired)

Directions:

In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat together the shortening and margarine or butter with cream, salt almond extract and vanilla until smooth (about 3 minutes).
Add in sifted confectioners sugar starting with 4-1/2 cups; beat very well until smooth and fluffy, adding more confectioners sugar or cream or milk until you achieve desired consistency.
Add in the food coloring (if using) until the desired shade is achieved.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2606.49 Kcal (10913 kJ)
Calories from fat	1269.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	141.11g	217%
Sodium	27.94mg	1%
Potassium	14.14mg	0%
Total Carbs	333.31g	111%
Sugars	290.11g	1160%
Protein	55.5g	111%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Calcium	1.1mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	286.93 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.53g	217%
Sodium	3.08mg	1%
Potassium	1.56mg	0%
Total Carbs	36.69g	111%
Sugars	31.94g	1160%
Protein	6.11g	111%
Calcium	0.1mg	0%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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