Buttercream Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening, like Crisco
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon meringue powder
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- pinch of salt
- Cream together the butter, shortening, vanilla extract and meringue powder in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth.
- With the mixer on its lowest speed, add in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk and mix until combined.
- Add in an additional cup of powdered sugar and salt and mix until combined.
- Depending on the consistency add in more sugar or milk until mixture becomes a stiff buttercream for piping.
Recipe by Her Modern Kitchen at https://www.hermodernkitchen.com/patriotic-red-white-blue-cake/
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