Buttercream Frosting

Simple, classic buttercream. This is a go-to frosting when you want something light and creamy
to dress up your dessert. This recipe will frost 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch single-layer cake.
3 tablespoons margarine,
room temperature
1 tablespoon shortening,
room temperature
¼ teaspoon vanilla
2 to 2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
In a large bowl, cream margarine and shor tening with an
electric hand mixer until well blended. Add vanilla. Add
powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, until mixture is crumbly.
Incorporate milk 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture is
fl uffy and spreadable. Adjust milk and powdered sugar until
frosting is at desired consistency.
Yield: 1 CUP
Prep time: 10 MINUTES