Whipped Wedding Cake Frosting
A light and fluffy frosting that adds a bright white finish to cakes, perfect for weddings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Frosting Base
- 1 cup Crisco Shortening for a light texture
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water Adds flavor
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla Clear vanilla keeps frosting bright white
- 0.5 teaspoon clear butter flavor For added richness
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Enhances flavor
- 0.5 cup water Adjust to achieve desired texture
- 2 pounds Confectioner’s sugar Sifted, for sweetness and structure
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixer, combine the Crisco, the salt solution, the vanilla, butter flavor, almond extract, water, and 1 pound of the Confectioner's sugar.
- Beat the mixture at low speed with the whisk attachment until combined.
- Turn the mixer to the highest speed and beat for a full 10 minutes, stopping occasionally to wipe down the sides and incorporate all ingredients into the frosting.
- After 10 minutes, turn the mixer off and add the remaining Confectioner's sugar.
- Turn the mixer on to low and blend until the sugar is fully incorporated, adding a little water as necessary to achieve your desired texture.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Let it come to room temperature before re-whipping.