Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream Special Buttercream Frosting 4.5 (1,401) 1,124 Reviews 450 Photos This recipe makes an ideal buttercream for frosting cakes and decorating them with borders. Submitted by Rick Mazzuca Updated on August 8, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 450 450 450 450 Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 7 - 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 2 cups shortening 8 cups confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract 6 fluid ounces heavy cream Directions Cream shortening until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended. Add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional whipping cream if necessary (up to 2 ounces). Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy. naples34102 I Made It Print 1,894 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 222 Calories 13g Fat 27g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 222 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 35mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Total Sugars 26g Protein 0g 0% Calcium 4mg 0% Potassium 4mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.