Creamy Vanilla Bakery Buttercream Frosting

This bakery-style vanilla buttercream frosting was one of the most requested Amycakes Bakery recipes--we called it our "House" vanilla frosting.

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INGREDIENTS

– Cream Cheese – Salted Butter – Shortening – Powdered Sugar – Pure Vanilla Extract Full ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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It's super creamy and fluffy with a delicious vanilla flavor and is not overly sweet.

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Whisk the powdered sugar and instant clearjel (if using) together until well-blended. Set aside.

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Using a stand mixer (preferred) or handheld mixer and a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until broken up and softened.

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Add the room temperature salted butter and continue to beat until there are no lumps, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

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Add the shortening and beat and scrape the sides until the mixture is smooth without lumps.

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While the mixer is on low, slowly add the powdered sugar mixture.

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