How to Make Buttercream Icing (Kidtorial)
Channel: Kidtorials
Date: 2017-09-04

Never eat store-bought icing again with this easy recipe for homemade buttercream icing! In just minutes, you can make a delicious icing that can be used for covering cakes and cupcakes, as well as for detailed decorating. See below for the recipe:

Buttercream Icing:
2 c. shortening (we use the sticks)
1 c. softened butter
2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 TBS. clear vanilla flavoring (we like Wilton)
a dash of salt
8-12 c. confectioners sugar, based upon your preference (we use a 2 lb. bag)

In a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream together the shortening, butter, butter flavoring, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Blend in the confectioners sugar a cup at a time (wrap a towel around your mixer, and use the low setting to avoid a mess!). Blend in 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until you reach the desired consistency (1-2 tablespoons is usually plenty.)