White Buttercream Icing

whitebuttercreamicing
WHITE BUTTERCREAM ICING
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16 ounce package powdered sugar
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
3 to 4 Tbsp. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt

In a medium bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat all ingredients until the icing is smooth and of easy spreading consistency. Add a few drops of red food coloring, 3 for light pink, 6 or more for dark pink. Use to spread on cakes or cupcakes (or use in piping bag).

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Delicious! Piped easily on cupcakes too.
San Diego, CA

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Posted by Lori Lange on February 12, 2007

6 Responses to “White Buttercream Icing”

1

melanie — January 4, 2011 @ 4:59 AM

Have you ever used shortening for buttercream? If so what do you think, too greasing?
- Lori Lange replied: — January 4th, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
  
  @melanie, I haven’t tried it myself, only because I know I’ve tried it before with shortening and find that it’s not so good.
2

Dana — August 28, 2012 @ 10:07 AM

Hi Lori,

Do you find this recipe to be a good one for decorating a cake?
- Lori Lange replied: — August 28th, 2012 @ 11:46 AM
  
  Yes- definitely! I use it for cakes all the time.
3

Trina — March 1, 2013 @ 8:20 PM

Hi Lori,
Is the butter salted in this recipe since salt is added at the end?
- Lori Lange replied: — March 3rd, 2013 @ 12:55 PM
  
  yes.