Day 5 - Buttercream Icing

 

Well this is sort of an addition to my rainbow cupcakes recipe...cause seriously....whats a cupcake with out some ICING? Any who here's the recipe I have been using in the past!

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Ingredients-

• 1/2 cup of solid shortening
• 1/2 cup or 1 stick of softened butter of margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions -

• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and shortening with a hand mixer
• Add Vanilla
• Gradually pour in the powdered sugar (1/2 - 1 cup at a time)
• Once well mixed, add in the milk until light and fluffy
• Cover with a wet washcloth until ready to use

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Note - Before milk is added, the icing will look dry and hard

Note - For spreadable icing -- add 2 tablespoons  corn syrup

Note - Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Note - Re whip when reusing

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