Today I made some cupcakes with my little man. One of my readers asked for my buttercream icing recipe, and I thought the best way to give it to her was through a post. My girls are gone much of the day on Wednesday, and we also host a small group most Wednesday evenings, so it was a great opportunity for the little guy to help me make some cupcakes for our group. I guess I find all sorts of excuses to bake. I often let the little ones help in the kitchen. Yes, it can be a bit more challenging. Especially when you have a 17 month old helping you while you are trying to take pictures. Tricky? Yes. Do-able? Sure. He really enjoys dumping the ingredients and feeling a part of the process. I just did my favorite chocolate cake recipe. Then, I did my favorite butter cream recipe from All Recipes. It’s a simple buttercream, but I have found that I like the texture and consistency for the kind of cakes I do. It has a good stiffness to it. It compliments cake well too. Whenever I taste it by itself I think, “Maybe this recipe isn’t that great.” However, when it’s paired with the cake, I always take that thought back.
- 2 cups shortening
- 8 cups confectioner’s sugar (sifted for best results)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
- Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
A helpful tip is to transfer your batter to a measuring cup so that it’s easier to pour.
For added deliciousness, add a Rolo to your batter.
These look delicious thanks for sharing
No problem!
ooooo, I love the added Rolo! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday! I’ve never made buttercream frosting with whipping cream before. Definitely will be trying this.
You’ll have to let me know how it turns out.
Oh, how delicious!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you are having an amazing week!
Thank you!
These cupcakes look extremely delicious!
Thank you. We enjoyed them. I hope you’ll try the recipes sometime.
Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party and would love for you to share this!
http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/04/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_19.html
Headed over there now. I’m a little behind in linking up with my normal spots. Thanks!
Hi,
I followed you over from Somewhat Simple’s Link Party and these look delicious! I can’t wait to try them out.
I would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts you would like to, at my Creative Thursday Link Party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. (Link up until Monday 4-23-12)
Have a great day,
Michelle
Thanks so much for inviting me over. I’m all linked up. It took a while. Sorry – I’ve been busy.
Love your project!!!
I currently have a Craft, Create and Inspire linky party going on, i would love you to stop by and link up this project…
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_21.html
Claire x
I’m all linked up. Thanks for the invitation and taking a interest.
Thank you for linking up this fabulous project!!!
This week’s Linky Party is up!!!! http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_28.html
I hope you will stop by an link up another lovely project..
Claire x
Thanks! Planning to link up this week!