Basic American Buttercream
1 C. Softened butter
8 C. Powdered sugar (2 lbs.)
2-3 Tbls. Milk
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
(Optional: ½ Tsp almond extract)
Cream butter. Add Extracts and powdered sugar.
Mix until firm. Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Crusting Buttercream
½ C. Softened butter
½ C. Shortening
8 C. Powdered Sugar
3-6 Tbls. Milk
1 Tbls. Vanilla extract
½ tsp butter extract
(Optional: ½ tsp almond extract)
Cream butter and shortening. Add extracts and powdered sugar.
Mix until firm. Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time until desired consistency is reached.