Almond Buttercream Frosting

 

Hands down, Almond Buttercream Frosting is my guilty pleasure. I admittedly make a batch and eat it by the spoonful. Buttercream frosting should be creamy, hold its shape, and form a delicate, sugary crust. I don’t use butter like many bakeries and pâtisseries, yet this recipe still pipes beautifully.

 
 
Almond Buttercream
 
 

Elements

1 - 2 lb. Sack Confectioners Sugar

1 C Crisco Shortening

2 Tsp Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

1/4 Tsp Almond Extract

1/8 Tsp Butter Flavoring

3/4 C Whole Milk

Sea Salt

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add shortening, one cup of confectioners sugar and one tablespoon of milk.

  2. Combine ingredients with a hand mixer, scraping the sides of the bowl, until well combined.

  3. Continue adding sugar, one cup at a time, followed by milk, alternately until all is incorporated well.

  4. Add vanilla extract, almond extract and butter flavoring to the bowl and mix until well.

  5. Add frosting to a piping bag or frost cake/cupcakes/cookies immediately. Be sure to leave a bit of frosting in the bowl for eating alone in a dark closet.

 
 

xo, Melissa

 
FrostingMelissa ChildressButtercream, Almond, Vanilla