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How to make Wilton Buttercream Icing

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How to make Wilton Buttercream Icing

Wilton buttercream icing is the traditional choice for flavor and versatility, it is softer and more spreadable than most icings or frosting. Perfect for icing cakes, piping borders, writing and flowers. This buttercream icing recipe can also be prepared with all shortening, resulting in a pure white buttercream icing.

The ingredients you will need are: 1/2 c. Butter (1 stick), 1/2 c. Vegetable Shortening, 1 tsp. Clear Vanilla Extract, 4 c. sifted Confectioners’ Sugar, 2-3 tlbs. Milk.

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  1. Phoebe Nguyen

    I followed exactly the steps. But why my buttercream has sandy feeling?

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  2. nehaal kadge

    instead of vanilla extract can we use vanilla essence..??

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  3. nehaal kadge

    if we keep this icing out of the fridge for a long time will it become watery or liquidy ?

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  4. roni carmi

    What it is vegetable shortening? I have to yous this?

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  5. Hoover g

    I just want to know everyone's opinion on the frosting. I'm making cupcakes for an even. I've had bad experiences with homemade buttercream in the past and it is always way too sweet. Is this a good recipe?

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  6. Wonderland PureMusic

    Can you help me? I need this recipe in grams. Because that would make it easier for me:) ☺ Thx

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  7. Jason Cai

    What is sifted confection sugar?

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  8. Phil Marlie

    do we have to use vinilla astract

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  9. Sarah O.

    Can i use heavy cream or whipping cream instead of milk?

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  10. Brooke Smith

    she doesn't even lock the kitchen aid

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  11. Qudsia Ali

    How many layers of cake does it cover ?

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  12. Qudsia Ali

    never made buttercream just made quick ones

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  13. lara anwhatin

    My buttercream tastes like Oreo cookie filling?

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  14. jessica rivera

    I just made this for some frozen themed cupcakes Im preparing and may I tell you it came out SUPER YUMMY!!!!! Thanks!!!!! Super Super delish!!!!!!!

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  15. ifaith428

    Is this the same thing as buying the Wilton tub of frosting for $17.99 at michaels?

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  16. CoverMeWithBeauty

    Do we have to use a hand mixer?

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