Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• • 3 cups salted butter
• • 2 cups shortening
• • 0 cups milk or half and half
• • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• • 4 cups confectioners sugar
• • 0 cups (optional) cocoa powder

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the salted butter and shortening until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the milk or half and half, and vanilla extract while continuing to blend.
3. Slowly mix in the confectioner's sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved. Adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of milk for a thinner texture or more confectioner's sugar for a thicker texture as needed.
4. For chocolate buttercream, sift in the cocoa powder along with the confectioner's sugar, blending in 1/2 cup increments until fully incorporated.
5. The frosting can be stored in the freezer for 3 to 4 months.

Recipe from BakeBot • 11/2/2026