How To Get White Buttercream - The BEST Icing Recipe!!

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is more economical.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: half-and-half

Milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but may alter sweetness.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor, while essence is more affordable.

Microwave 10 ounces of salted butter for 10 to 15 seconds to soften.

Add the softened butter to the mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds.

Add a tiny amount of purple gel coloring using a toothpick to counteract the yellow hue of the butter.

Mix on medium speed for 20 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add 6 ounces of high ratio shortening to the bowl and whip on medium-high speed for 1 minute.

Eyeball and pour in 1 to 3 teaspoons of clear vanilla extract, then mix for 15 to 20 seconds.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bowl before adding powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Add the entire bag (2 pounds) of powdered sugar at once, cover with a towel, and mix on low speed until combined.

After 30 seconds, increase speed and add more water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed, adjusting liquid based on humidity.

Mix on medium-high speed for 15 seconds until a nice spreadable consistency is achieved.

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