Buttercream Cake Icing

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A rich, smooth buttercream icing perfect for cakes and cupcakes, featuring buttery flavors and aromatic flavorings that create a delightful, creamy frosting for any celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Crisco
  • 1 cup real butter
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (clear)
  • 1 teaspoon creme bouquet or almond flavoring

Instructions

  1. Cream together Crisco, butter, butter flavoring, vanilla flavoring, and creme bouquet or almond flavoring.
  2. Add powdered sugar a little at a time while blending well.
  3. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Use the icing immediately or refrigerate if needed, noting it may harden due to the butter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

249 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 5.9g 2% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.3mg
Potassium 61.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 6mg
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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