American Buttercream

I use buttercream for many of my cake, cupcake and even macarons!

What is Buttercream?
Buttercream (also known as butter cream, butter icing or mock cream) is a type of icing or filling, used inside cakes, as a coating, and as decoration. In its simplest form, it is made by creaming butter with powdered sugar, although other fats can be used, such as margarine or lard. Colorings and flavorings are often added, such as cocoa powder or vanilla extract. Buttercreams are a popular topping for cupcakes, sponge cakes, butter cakes and other desserts.

American Buttercream Filling:
Icing sugar 1 cups (sifted)
Salted butter 25g (room temperature)
Vegetable shortening 50g
Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp
Food coloring a drop
Water 1 Tsp

1- Cut butter into small cubes, add shortening, whisk with a egg beater or hot plate
2- Add half of the icing sugar, continue mixing, when they are well combined, add the rest of it. Mix on low speed, scrap the bottom, make sure everything is mixed
3- When your butter cream is nice and fluffy, on high speed add vanilla, food coloring and water