HOW TO MAKE BUTTERCREAM

INGREDIENTS (Decorates 10″ cake)
150g Shortening
150g Butter
600g Icing sugar (sifted)
1-2 teaspoon flavouring (Vanilla, Strawberry or any flavour of your choice)
DIRECTIONS
1) Bring shortening and butter to room temperature
2) Put the shortening in a bowl and whisk for about a minute.
3) Add the butter and whisk for another minute .
4) Add the flavouring and whisk.
5) Now add the sifted icing sugar and mix well for about 5 minutes or till buttercream is smooth.
tip: Mix icing sugar in with spatula or hand first before using the electric mixer to avoid icing blowing everywhere. If using a stand mixer, use the bowl guard.
Buttercream is ready to use. This can be stored in the fridge or freezer to use at a later date but bring back to room temperature before using on cake.

Have fun decorating with buttercream