Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Buttercream Icing
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Cream butter and shortening with mixer.
  2. Add vanilla.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  4. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. If necessary, add more milk to reach the desired consistency to spread on cake.
  5. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. Keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.
  6. Refrigerate in an airtight container. This icing can be stored for two weeks. Rewhip before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.02 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.72g 15%
Cholesterol 15.1mg 5%
Sodium 1.76mg 0%
Potassium 5.01mg 0%
Total Carbs 47.42g 16%
Sugars 46.48g 186%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 3.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 454.4 Kcal (1902 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.24g 15%
Cholesterol 25.23mg 5%
Sodium 2.94mg 0%
Potassium 8.37mg 0%
Total Carbs 79.22g 16%
Sugars 77.64g 186%
Protein 0.17g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 5.4mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free

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