Sorry I did not answer sooner…I think by now you have already decorated the cake. Crusting buttercream is what they call American buttercream.
• 1 bag powder sugar (two pounds or about eight cups)
• 1 cup shortening (I used original Crisco)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (use clear if want white frosting)
• 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup milk
1. Cream shortening and vanilla in mixer for 2-4 minutes. Add in powder sugar, one cup at a time. If you find your mixer struggling, slowing add in milk. Use more milk for a creamy consistency, use less milk for a stiff consistency.
2. Alternate Method:
3. Use 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening. Place room temp. butter and shortening in mixer. Put entire bag of powder sugar on top, then add vanilla and 1/2 cup milk. Turn mixer on low and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Turn mixer up to med-high and mix for 2-4 minutes. Can add more milk to reach desired consistency.
