Wedding Cake Frosting Recipes

WEDDING CAKE FROSTING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients at low speed on mixer till well blended and easy to work with.
• Spread on cake after cake is completely cooled.
• This is enough frosting for 1 - 2 layer cake or 1 sheet cake.

WEDDING CAKE ICING

Steps:

• Mix shortening, water, vanilla, almond extract, and half of the powdered sugar with a mixer for 5-10 minutes. (it's very important to mix this long)
• Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat just enough to mix in.
• Add additional water for desired consistency.

THE IDEAL CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Cream butter and shortening together on medium speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 1 minute.
• Add the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, then beat well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Once all the sugar is mixed in, gradually add in the milk (or heavy cream or water), a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

BRIDAL CAKE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream 2 cups shortening. Gradually beat in 7 cups confectioners' sugar. Add 1/2 cup milk; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Repeat four times. Store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before decorating cake.

WEDDING CAKE FROSTING

Steps:

• Cream together softened butter, shortening and milk with an electric mixer.
• Next add the clear vanilla extract.
• Then add the powdered sugar slowly.
• Note: 2 pounds of powdered sugar is 8 cups.

WEDDING CAKE FROSTING

Steps:

• Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.