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I halved it and forgot to add the last cup of powder sugar but wow was this good! I have never made a frosting with shortening and though I worried about it for a second, i didn't seem to have a problem while licking the beaters clean. This was really good, light and fluffy. Perfect for cupcakes. Enjoy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFlask"},"reviewBody":"super quick and easy- and not a heavy taste. I cut it in half for 24 cupcakes. I added a pinch of salt (it cuts the sweetness) and used butter Crisco, and added 1\/2 tsp butter extract. 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I added the milk last and whipped the crap out of it for about 3 minuts to fluff it up. :) did not sift the powdered sugar either.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"4seasonsemb"},"reviewBody":"Just an awesome tasting recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBasketball"},"reviewBody":"I needed frosting in a pinch, and this was the perfect recipe! It comes together fast, and tastes wonderful! I like that it is not as heavy as bakery frosting, probably because of the shortening... Awesome recipe, definitely one I'll use again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"Tasteful and easy to make. I only made half of what the recipe call for and still had more than enough for 24 cupcakes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"YUMMMY! Great frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBulb"},"reviewBody":"I was looking for something quick and easy ... this was perfect...and made alot!Thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedQuill"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Perfect! Halves well. I used red food coloring to make pink frosting for mini strawberry Valentine's cupcakes! I didn't sift the sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveGrapes"},"reviewBody":"My niece just made this for Easter-great taste and texture-soooo yummy! Thanks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cyan8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I really like the consistency of this frosting! Very light! I halved it as I only needed it for one batch of cupcakes. Will freeze some of it to see how well it holds up!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBowtie"},"reviewBody":"I made a small batch of cupcakes (1 dozen) and one QUARTER (1\/4) of this recipe was the perfect amount! And so yummy and easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBattery"},"reviewBody":"Best frosting recipe, hands down! This was perfect! I made it with my paddle and it whipped it very nicely. 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We added blue food coloring to the butter and shortening mix and made delicious blue frosting. It turned out great!","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/07\/2019 23:50","GUID":"f56833a54a294cebb2b20e4b8cc61778","MemberId":9710968,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kimberly","SubmittedDate":"10\/07\/2019 23:50"},{"Comment":"
This recipe nailed the bakeshop frosting flavor. This was sooooooo good! So light and fluffy. I did a half vanilla and almond extract, but kept the vanilla dominant. That was the only tweak I did. Perfect frosting!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2018 03:17","GUID":"aeeae0fdaffa458ca19562bf3dde644f","MemberId":5089478,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mfalkovich","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2018 03:17"},{"Comment":"
Pretty good as written but tastes better if butter increased to 1.5 cups and Crisco decreased to 0.5 cup. It is more heat stable than pure butter cream and sets nicely so piping looks beautiful next day. but the adjustment makes it more buttery and delicious. I made it both ways.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2017 21:18","GUID":"60a4f1c55bc5465e9688194cc2a03113","MemberId":8614231,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Irismd","SubmittedDate":"03\/24\/2017 21:18"},{"Comment":"
Best frosting recipe, hands down! This was perfect! I made it with my paddle and it whipped it very nicely. So many compliments.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2015 00:05","GUID":"261bcf63ff3f4662b6052af85f72121b","MemberId":8293816,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"josoheb","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2015 00:05"},{"Comment":"
I honestly joined so that I could rate this recipe. I halved it and forgot to add the last cup of powder sugar but wow was this good! I have never made a frosting with shortening and though I worried about it for a second, i didn't seem to have a problem while licking the beaters clean. This was really good, light and fluffy. Perfect for cupcakes. Enjoy!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f396eecb800d4973814dac8185c2ca71","MemberId":7420681,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Anastace","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2013 00:41"},{"Comment":"
I really like the consistency of this frosting! Very light! I halved it as I only needed it for one batch of cupcakes. Will freeze some of it to see how well it holds up!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/18\/2013 15:25","GUID":"ff2f824cd8134797b59eef54cd370e56","MemberId":6907828,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jmscanlan","SubmittedDate":"07\/18\/2013 15:24"},{"Comment":"
I'm having a birthday party in a park. The frosting will be good to make for a hot weather? If not please give a a good frosting recipe. Thank you!!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/22\/2013 13:13","GUID":"117834e42f5d4fb0a8fba4b1de795960","MemberId":7270221,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Tete123","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2013 13:13"},{"Comment":"
My niece just made this for Easter-great taste and texture-soooo yummy! Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/31\/2013 18:33","GUID":"393f19d2481c4e4fa5a96bbcf000e87a","MemberId":2415126,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"barbck","SubmittedDate":"03\/31\/2013 18:33"},{"Comment":"
Added a little vanilla, butter flavor and almond extract to the mixture. Also used almond milk instead of cows milk, turned out great. My boyfriend is not a huge sweets\/baked goods guy and he said that this frosting was the best he's ever had--not too sweet, fluffy and light! I agree. I added the milk last and whipped the crap out of it for about 3 minuts to fluff it up. :) did not sift the powdered sugar either.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2013 12:13","GUID":"23d62273b814418fb8bee3fe0b2bc816","MemberId":7184552,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Karri81","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2013 12:12"},{"Comment":"
This is the most HORRIBLE thing I ever tasted!!! 8 cups of sugar is way to much! Make it yourself and you will puke! I asked a seven year old to try the frosting (and frosting on a cupcake) and she said it was AWFUL!! NEVER MAKE THIS AND I THINK WHOEVER SUBMITTED THIS MAKE AN ERROR.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/09\/2013 12:15","GUID":"93ec310487d4489fb0e5f7ea6f07dd09","MemberId":7167944,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Cayley","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2013 12:15"},{"Comment":"
I was looking for something quick and easy ... this was perfect...and made alot!<\/p>
Thanks<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"02\/15\/2013 18:20","GUID":"3ba9f9227b904f01b5385a40ffc67b0b","MemberId":7138857,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pgperry","SubmittedDate":"02\/15\/2013 18:20"},{"Comment":"
YUMMMY! Great frosting.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2013 11:38","GUID":"1bb1685c62234cc68a291dd5950ca7c7","MemberId":6181751,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"busynursemom","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2013 09:41"},{"Comment":"
super quick and easy- and not a heavy taste. I cut it in half for 24 cupcakes. I added a pinch of salt (it cuts the sweetness) and used butter Crisco, and added 1\/2 tsp butter extract. Then I beat it a good 3-5 min to make it light and fluffy<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2013 12:01","GUID":"B4D926F9C7B273CF97D06DFB4C68BE9D","MemberId":152044,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"oeg1kallee","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2013 12:01"},{"Comment":"
Tasteful and easy to make. I only made half of what the recipe call for and still had more than enough for 24 cupcakes.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2013 11:38","GUID":"1bb1685c62234cc68a291dd5950ca7c7","MemberId":6181751,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"busynursemom","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2013 11:37"},{"Comment":"
I needed frosting in a pinch, and this was the perfect recipe! It comes together fast, and tastes wonderful! I like that it is not as heavy as bakery frosting, probably because of the shortening... Awesome recipe, definitely one I'll use again!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"11\/15\/2012 10:57","GUID":"da47a4287aaa447da9b5c79c422217c4","MemberId":6163125,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lefty11","SubmittedDate":"11\/15\/2012 10:57"},{"Comment":"
Just an awesome tasting recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"07\/24\/2012 12:10","GUID":"1cfe3632b2164755808058d9ebcbeda8","MemberId":6775476,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"4seasonsemb","SubmittedDate":"07\/24\/2012 12:10"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"06\/07\/2012 06:06","GUID":"326e1c6e620748c197dda275154d9610","MemberId":2638029,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ButterLovingGirl","SubmittedDate":"06\/07\/2012 06:06"},{"Comment":"
Perfect! Halves well. I used red food coloring to make pink frosting for mini strawberry Valentine's cupcakes! I didn't sift the sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2012 09:20","GUID":"5c09928043df46a6bed3b541a09480cd","MemberId":4210811,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"summer888","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2012 09:20"},{"Comment":"
Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/28\/2011 11:32","GUID":"4a43ab8a5455476f9ca52f773bc85ca7","MemberId":6037692,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gobake","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2011 11:32"},{"Comment":"
I made a small batch of cupcakes (1 dozen) and one QUARTER (1\/4) of this recipe was the perfect amount! And so yummy and easy!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"03\/15\/2011 17:51","GUID":"76307d72c0574b32ba970e16651a5794","MemberId":4630250,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hannahluce","SubmittedDate":"03\/15\/2011 17:51"},{"Comment":"
Haven't tried it yet but had to comment that *slickery* should be a word! Describes bakery frosting perfectly!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"03\/02\/2011 11:31","GUID":"68ce0dbf0ff24c0ab9dcf2280f221f37","MemberId":5615874,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Staarr","SubmittedDate":"03\/02\/2011 11:31"},{"Comment":"
I have used this recipe and variations of it for years. It's sweet of course but isn't as sweet and slickery as bakery frosting (which I love also). Comes together quickly and with a couple drops of food color it's terrific for any occasion. Used it today with red coloring for Valentines. Love it! Yum!<\/p>
PS I know slickery isn't really a word.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"02\/14\/2011 13:43","GUID":"147e00c56187496eb0aaf45083581b13","MemberId":4228023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lightedway","SubmittedDate":"02\/14\/2011 13:43"},{"Comment":"
I made a slight variation on this recipe - instead of vanilla extract, I used strawberry essence and a few drops of red food colouring to get a pretty pink. I was very pleased with the result! I did find that I needed to use slightly more milk in order to incorporate all the sugar.I hadn't thought of using shortening in frosting before, but it's a good trick.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/30\/2009 03:36","GUID":"ad84d7901cba43a8b912996309fd199e","MemberId":4364276,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Dove from Above","SubmittedDate":"08\/30\/2009 03:34"},{"Comment":"
Try this recipe cut in half.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"","GUID":"18dde16e95f34b1089adfacffb7ee6d6","MemberId":3437024,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sharon1379","SubmittedDate":"03\/03\/2009 21:06"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51254,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43617,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312060,"name":"Frostings & Icings","slug":"frostings-icings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311995,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Take your cakes and cookies to the next level with our frosting recipes, including our famous vanilla buttercream. You'll find royal icing recipes and how-to's here, too.","parent":310796,"count":1205,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/frostings-icings\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cupcake Frosting"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n