I'd like to make frosting w/o crisco, but don't think it will keep the same fluffy texture if I use butter.?

Question

I'd like to make frosting w/o crisco, but don't think it will keep the same fluffy texture if I use butter.?

Answer 1

i take a block  of softened cream cheese a 1/2 a cup of  powered sugar  and a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla blend together add a few drops of milk  if you want chocolate add a little hershies cocoa ( mmm...)

Answer 2

The only reason I use shortening instead of all butter is because if I want white frosting, butter can make the frosting not so bright white.  If you're coloring your frosting, then go for it and use all butter.

Answer 3

Yes, it will.  It's a hydrogenated fat, and will hold air whipped into it.  In fact, probably better than butter will.  My fave recipe:

SNOW WHITE BUTTERCREAM ICING

This buttercream icing has an ideal consistency for frosting cakes. It has a firm quality making it good for wedding cake decorations and flat surface or flower nail flowers. Air dry decorations for 24 hours.

2/3 cup water

4 tablespoons meringue powder

12 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1-1/4 cups shortening

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring

1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring

Combine water and meringue powder; whip at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups of sugar, one cup at a time, beating after each addition at low speed. Alternately add shortening and remainder of sugar. Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth.

YIELD: 7 cups icing. Recipe may be doubled or cut in half; however, if cut in half, yield is only 2½ cups.

Answer 4

heres some recipes. gross you can make frosting taste good without the lard stuff & its alot healthier  for you :)

Basic Butter Frosting

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

2 tablespoons milk, cream, sherry, rum or brandy

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Cream butter and sugar well, add the flavoring and liquid until mixture is smooth.

Caramel Butter Frosting

1/2 cup butter

2 cups brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

heavy cream

Cream butter, add sugar gradually and mix very well. Add vanilla and only enough cream to obtain desired consistency

Chocolate Butter Frosting

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 square unsweetened chocolate melted over boiling water, or 1/4 cup cocoa

Proceed as for Basic Butter Frosting

Coffee Butter Frosting

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

2 tablespoons strong, hot coffee

1 teaspoon dry cocoa

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Proceed as for Basic Butter Frosting.

Orange or Lemon Butter Frosting

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup confectioners sugar

1 tablespoon milk or water

1 tablespoon orange or lemon juice and a little grated rind

Proceed as for Basic Butter frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

3 ounces cream cheese

1 tablespoon warm milk

2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Mash cheese with milk. Add sugar, gradually, and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Any other desired flavoring may be substituted for the vanilla.