Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Name: Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: about 2 cups frosting
Ingredients: 6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 ounces shortening; 1 whole egg, room temperature; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown

Show: Good Eats

Episode: Honey I Shrunk the Cake

Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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Level: Easy
Yield: about 2 cups frosting
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 12 servings

Calories

297

Total Fat

17

Saturated Fat

9

Carbohydrates

38

Dietary Fiber

0

Sugar

37

Protein

1

Cholesterol

44

Sodium

8

Total: 15 min
Prep: 15 min

Level: Easy
Yield: about 2 cups frosting
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Serving Size

1 of 12 servings

Calories

297

Total Fat

17

Saturated Fat

9

Carbohydrates

38

Dietary Fiber

0

Sugar

37

Protein

1

Cholesterol

44

Sodium

8

Total: 15 min
Prep: 15 min

Ingredients

6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature

2 ounces shortening

1 whole egg, room temperature

1 pound confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place the butter and shortening into the bowl of a stand mixer and, using the paddle attachment, cream the butter on high until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and beat until well combined, approximately 1 minute. Turn off the mixer and add 1/2 cup of the sugar. Mix on low until combined. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Repeat until all of the sugar has been incorporated. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using.