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  A fluffy and delicious buttercream recipe. A little bit more luxurious than the simple buttercream recipe with the addition of cream and more butter.  Ingredients 1 cup butter softened at room temperate  1-2 tablespoon vanilla extract 4½ cups icing sugar, sifted 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream InstructionsBeat butter until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually mix in icing sugar, one cup at a time. Add in enough heavy cream to get the consistency that you like.

An easy and versatile buttercream recipe. The consistency can be easily adjusted by adding milk or more icing sugar.  Recipe: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted icing sugar 2 tablespoons milk (more or less depending on preferred consistency) Instructions Beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. The butter should also be whiter in colour. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add icing sugar, one cup at a time. The mixture may appear when all the sugar is mixed in.  Add milk one tablespoon at a time to achieve desired...