Buttercream Dream (By Agentcakebaker)

I got this recipe from a cake site and can't stop making it. It is the best buttercream recipe that I have found. I modified my recipe to include Almond Extract, but you can use just about any extract. I've done clear vanilla and raspberry with rave reviews. I use this recipe for all my cakes and cupcakes. It colors nicely. If you want a stiffer buttercream for roses and such, omit or add very little milk. If you want a thinner buttercream, add more than 6 tbs of milk.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup butter, salted
• 1  cup Crisco shortening
• 2  lbs powdered sugar
• 3  teaspoons  almond extract, clear
• 5  tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Bring butter to room temperature.
2. In a mixing bowl, whip butter and crisco together.
3. Add the extract and whip.
4. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix well.
5. Add one tbs milk at a time until you get your desired stiffness.
6. Whip for 5-10 minutes until fluffy.