Basic Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Basic Buttercream Icing
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar , sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Cream shortening and butter until lightened in color.
  2. Add vanilla and mix until well combined.
  3. Stir in sugar cup at a time, mixing thoroughly before adding more.
  4. After all sugar is added, add milk.
  5. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  6. Keep covered in airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Rewhip before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 448.83 Kcal (1879 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.76g 24%
Cholesterol 32.95mg 11%
Sodium 3.45mg 0%
Potassium 9.49mg 0%
Total Carbs 79.04g 26%
Sugars 77.46g 310%
Protein 0.22g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 6.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.8 Kcal (1875 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.73g 24%
Cholesterol 32.87mg 11%
Sodium 3.45mg 0%
Potassium 9.46mg 0%
Total Carbs 78.86g 26%
Sugars 77.29g 310%
Protein 0.22g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 6.5mg 1%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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