Buttercream Icing
Lisa Rainey
The perfect icing for decorating a "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake.
- 1 cup white vegetable shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp meringue powder (available at cake supply stores)
- pinch of salt
Place shortening, vanilla and water into mixer bowl and cream with mixer until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until everything is thoroughly blended, and icing is creamy. Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and all kinds of treats! Enjoy!