Buttercream Icing For Cake Decorating
By: Hapa Bento
Published: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 8:14pm

Ingredients




1 heaping c. nonfat dry powdered milk
1/2 cup cool tap water
2 cups solid Crisco shortening
2 tablespoons meringue powder
1/2 teaspoon almond (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
2 1/2 lbs. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

Preparation

1 Beat for 5 minutes. Store airtight in the refrigerator. Keeps for months. If you want chocolate (or brown) frosting, add cocoa to taste.