How to make Buttercream Frosting

Hands down the creamiest frosting you will ever make.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 egg whites
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, soft
• 1 cup Crisco shortening
• electric mixer
• small pot
• cake

1. 
   butter & shortening

   Combine the butter and shortening. Mix well and set aside.

2. 
   whip egg whites

   In a large bowl with a electric mixer with the whisk attachment; beat the egg whites until stiff.

3. 
   stiff peaks

   Gradually add the sugar. Beat to stiff peaks.

4. 

   In pot, scald the milk. Slowly add to egg and sugar mixture. Add vanilla. Cool.

5. 

   Combine butter mixture with cooled egg mixture. Beat well. Continue beating until creamy. Don't be alarmed if the mixture separates and looks lumpy. It may take 10 minutes for the mixture to cream properly.

Tips & Warnings

• Scalding milk is bringing it to the point just before it boils.