Cake Decorating Frosting

Prep: 10 min

A creamy, versatile frosting with butter and shortening, perfect for decorating cakes with smooth, colorful finishes suitable for all occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and shortening together.
  2. Add vanilla flavoring and stir.
  3. Add milk; gradually add confectioners sugar so that it will be easy to stir.
  4. Mix until well combined; the frosting is now ready to use.
  5. Use food coloring to change the color if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

647 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.6g 3% DV
Total Fat 52.8g 68% DV
Carbs 43g 16% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 36g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 80.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 64mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 102.8mg 8% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % 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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