Special Buttercream Frosting

How to make Special Buttercream Frosting Recipe - This recipe makes an ideal buttercream for frosting cakes and decorating them with borders.

Serve: 36

Ingredients:
2 cups shortening
8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
6 fluid ounces heavy cream

Optional:
food coloring
Tiny marshmallow

Method:
Cream shortening until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended.
   
Add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional whipping cream if necessary (up to 2 ounces). Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.

Special Buttercream Frosting