Quick Buttercream Frosting

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Who doesn't love rich, sumptuous buttercream frosting? You may use all butter in this quick buttercream, but using vegetable shortening makes a frosting that will be a little firmer in warmer temperatures. Also, using the optional meringue powder, while not strictly necessary, will help your frosting holds its shape.

PREP 10 mins.
TOTAL 10 mins.

8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter or ½ cup (92g) vegetable shortening, or a combination, softened

pinch of salt

1 tablespoon (14g) meringue powder, optional, for "holding power"

1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

2 ½ to 3 cups (283g to 340g) confectioners' sugar

2 to 4 tablespoons (28g to 57g) milk

Directions at kingarthurbaking.com

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