Here is a quick one for the Farmhouse Recipe Card section. I had a very busy morning.. so I am writing this up for y’all real quick…. have a great weekend!!

Icing Recipe: 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup real butter, 2 sticks at room temp
• 1 cups vegetable shortening
• 2 pounds of confectioners sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6-8 tablespoons of cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the butter and shortening to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer and cream together. Scrape down the sides very often
2. Add the vanilla  and mix again.
3. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar, a little at a time until completely mixed.
4. Start adding tablespoons of cream to thin the frosting to the texture you want…  Add to a piping bag for cupcakes or ice cake immediately.
5. Yields about 40 cupcakes…. can be stored in fridge for up to 2 weeks… just leave on counter for a few hours and re-whip.