Homemade Buttercream Frosting

HOMEMADE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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INGREDIENTS

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STEP 1

Beat butter and shortening together on medium speed for a few minutes. Full Recipe

STEP 2

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STEP 3

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Beat for about 3-5 more minutes the less milk, the stiffer the batter.

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If you get your frosting too thin, add powdered sugar to stiffen back up.

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