Crisco Frosting Recipe | Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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If you’re looking for the perfect Crisco Frosting Recipe, this classic vanilla buttercream is light, fluffy, easy to pipe, and holds its shape beautifully.

Made with shortening instead of all butter, it’s a favorite for decorating cakes and cupcakes because it creates smooth swirls that stay stable even at room temperature.

Whether you’re frosting birthday cakes, cookies, or cupcakes, this simple recipe delivers bakery-style results every time.

It’s an easy homemade frosting that comes together with pantry staples and looks just as good as it tastes.

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Why You’ll Love This Crisco Frosting Recipe

Smooth and creamy texture
Bright white color that’s perfect for decorating
Holds up better in warm temperatures than butter-only frosting
Great for piping flowers, borders, and rosettes
Uses simple pantry ingredients

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How to Make Frosting with Crisco

Beat the Crisco shortening and room temperature butter together until smooth and fluffy.
Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Add gel food coloring if decorating colorful cakes.
Beat the frosting long enough to create a fluffy consistency.

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What to Use Crisco Frosting On

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Is frosting better with butter or Crisco?

Butter frosting has a rich, creamy flavor that many people prefer, while Crisco frosting offers better stability and holds decorative piping much longer. Many bakers use a combination of both to get the best flavor and structure, especially for cakes that will sit out for several hours.

Why use Crisco instead of butter in frosting?

Shortening creates a sturdier frosting that holds intricate piping designs and stays stable in warmer temperatures.

Using Crisco Frosting in Piping Bags

Fill a piping bag fitted with your favorite decorating tip for easy application.
Use it to pipe swirls, rosettes, flowers, borders, stars, and lettering.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of milk or heavy cream at a time until it pipes smoothly.
If it’s too soft, mix in a little extra powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
Keep filled piping bags out of direct sunlight or heat to help the frosting maintain crisp designs.

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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with Crisco

This easy Crisco Frosting Recipe makes a light, fluffy vanilla buttercream that's perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Made with a combination of shortening, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, it pipes beautifully, holds its shape, and is ideal for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crisco Frosting Recipe, Crisco Icing Recipe, How to Make Frosting with Crisco

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: cups

Author: momma lew

Ingredients

1 cup of Crisco
1 cup of butter
6 cups powdered sugar scooped and leveled
1 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp milk

Instructions

Add Crisco and butter to the mixer and blend well.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Pour in milk
Whip on HIGH for 4-5 mins so that the buttercream doubles in volume

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Notes

Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-whip before using. It can also be frozen for up to three months.

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Crisco Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Crisco Frosting Recipe