Buttercream Icing

Buttercream Icing

1 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup margarine/butter

2 tsp almond extract

8 cups powdered sugar

touch of milk (3-4 Tbsp)

 

Using a mixer, blend the shortening and butter. Add the almond extract. Add powdered sugar one cupful at a time, mixing well. When I get 7 cups added, the icing usually is looking dry. Then I add about 3-4 Tbsp of milk (I use fresh milk, but you can use 18% cream). Add the last cup of sugar then whip on higher speed to make the icing nice and fluffy.

This recipe makes more than what you would need for a regular 2-layer cake mix. Icing can be frozen -- just set in fridge for a day to thaw. You may need to re-whip before using.

Valentine Cupcakes

Yummy! Timothy and I made these cupcakes for our Homeschool Valentine's party yesterday. Jessica made the little hearts to stick in each one. The kids enjoyed finding their own cupcake.

I just used a boxed mix for the cupcakes.

For the icing, I made some butter icing. Here's the recipe:

Butter Icing

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla

approx 3 cups icing sugar

2-3 tsp milk

Cream together the butter and vanilla. Add icing a bit at a time. Add milk and beat until smooth.

Here's a recipe for Chocolate Icing.

Some cakes I have done this summer

..... and here's my recipe I use for my cakes.

Buttercream Icing

1 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup margarine/butter

2 tsp almond extract

8 cups powdered sugar

touch of milk (3-4 Tbsp)

Using a mixer, blend the shortening and butter. Add the almond extract. Add powdered sugar one cupful at a time, mixing well. When I get 7 cups added, the icing usually is looking dry. Then I add about 3-4 Tbsp of milk (I use fresh milk, but you can use 18% cream). Add the last cup of sugar then whip on higher speed to make the icing nice and fluffy.

This recipe makes more than what you would need for a regular 2-layer cake mix. Icing can be frozen -- just set in fridge for a day to thaw. You may need to re-whip before using.

Chocolate Icing

This is the most delicious chocolate icing ever! It's tastes fabulous on brownies (I'll post that recipe tomorrow). I got this recipe from my aunt Bonnie (Dad's sister) way back when I boarded at her house while in college. She made the best desserts!

CHOCOLATE ICING

Cream 1/2 cup butter. Blend in 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp hot water and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Add 2-3 cups of icing sugar and just a touch of milk. Beat until creamy. YUM!