Best buttercream frosting i've ever made.

meems

meems

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I made a batch of Special Buttercream Frosting tonight. SO yummy. I believe in Crisco shortening now.

I did tweak the recipe a little based on the reviews. First off, I only made half a batch b/c the idea of using 8 cups of powdered sugar kinda freaks me out. Anyway halving the recipe made a perfect amount for my batch of 24 cupcakes.

I also used half unsalted butter (1/2 cup) and half shortening (1/2 cup), real vanilla extract (I'm thinking the clear imitation stuff is to keep the frosting white white but I don't care about that), and half and half (b/c I didn't have heavy cream).

So, I'm halfway to cupcake nirvana. The cupcake recipe I tried today was just okay. But that totally could be my fault. i think I overbeat the batter.

Anyway, if you find yourself with 6lbs of Crisco shortening, here's one way to use some. :D
 
I had to get out the translator 'cause I don't speak "kitchen." Seriously...I so totally hate to cook or bake...stems from my having to cook since the age of 8...and therapy hasn't helped. :D

Glad you found a great recipe and made it work for you. I like my cupcakes without the frosting, so save one for me, will ya?
 
mmmm....yum-o! I've actally made this recipe (made the same changes too, though I did use the cream) and I agree it's fabulous! Can't wait to hear when you've found the perfect cupcake recipe to complete your perfect cupcake quest!
 
krystalhartley said:
I had to get out the translator 'cause I don't speak "kitchen." Seriously...I so totally hate to cook or bake...stems from my having to cook since the age of 8...and therapy hasn't helped. :D

Glad you found a great recipe and made it work for you. I like my cupcakes without the frosting, so save one for me, will ya?
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oops, all the cupcakes have been frosted, but trust me, this particular batch of cupcakes really needed the frosting.

I hate to cook too but I'm trying to talk myself into learning to like it.
 
MizAmyLou said:
I'd personally do frosting no cupake, cause man I love buttercream frosting! Thanks for the recipe!
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I think I could have easily eaten my way through the bowl of frosting. So light and just the right amt of sweetness.

I will be having a cupcake for breakfast!
 
MIMI! YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!

It's a good thing I don't know where you live! Cause I'd seriously come there wring your neck! I am now rummaging thru my cabinets to find stuff to make frosting and cupcakes! I swore I was starting a diet today! LOL!

I'm so glad your cupcake 'thing' is almost satisfied! ;)
 
pbumbaca said:
MIMI! YOU ARE KILLING ME!!!

It's a good thing I don't know where you live! Cause I'd seriously come there wring your neck! I am now rummaging thru my cabinets to find stuff to make frosting and cupcakes! I swore I was starting a diet today! LOL!

I'm so glad your cupcake 'thing' is almost satisfied! ;)
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It's OK...you can start tomorrow! :D
 
Pam, :p. I mean, I'm sorry.

Daniela, well I haven't found the perfect recipe yet . . . so nope, still not satisfied.
 
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