American Buttercream Recipe
Be sure to read the Notes for Success section above the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Vegan Butter 336g
- 1½ cups Hi Ratio Solid Vegetable Shortening 336g
- 6 cups Confectioners Sugar 720g
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 10ml
- 1 teaspoon Butter Extract 5ml
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- Whip the vegan butter & shortening (*if using) with the paddle attachment on high speed of your electric mixer to fluffy for about 3 minutes.
- Scrape the sides & bottom of the bowl to make sure it is evenly mixed & then add the salt *if using whip for another minute
- Stop mixer & add the sifted confectioners sugar all at once.
- Mix on low speed until incorporated & then scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl again & mix on high speed for another 3 minutes.
- Add the extracts last, mix well
Notes
Be sure to read the Notes for Success section above the recipe!
Storage This recipe will store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 6 days. Refrigerate for longer storage up to 4 weeks Freeze for 6 months
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