Publix Bakery Copycat Buttercream Frosting
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Publix Bakery Copycat Buttercream Frosting
Description
The Publix Bakery Copycat Buttercream Frosting recipe uses a mixture of butter and vegetable shortening to create a frosting that is rich yet stable. The butter provides flavor while the shortening contributes to structure and spreadability. Vanilla extract, almond extract, and butter flavoring combine to create a nuanced, sweet flavor profile. Meringue powder is added to stabilize the frosting, helping it hold its shape when piped or spread.
The confectioners’ sugar is sifted before incorporation to avoid clumps and ensure a smooth texture. The frosting is beaten slowly at first to combine ingredients, then at medium speed to develop a creamy consistency. If the frosting is too thick to spread easily, a small amount of milk can be added to loosen it gently without compromising stability.
This frosting can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Before use, it should be brought to room temperature and whipped again to restore its softness and spreadability. The use of butter flavoring and meringue powder enhances both taste and performance compared to a frosting made without these additions.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter
- 2 cups vegetable shortening preferably Crisco
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter flavoring
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon meringue powder
- 2 pounds confectioners’ sugar r, sifted
- 1 tablespoon milk optional
Instructions
- Combine the butter, Crisco, and salt in a large bowl and beat on low speed for 5 minutes. Add the vanilla, butter flavor, and almond extract and beat until well blended. Turn off the mixer and add the meringue powder and half of the confectioners’ sugar. Mix on the slowest speed the mixer has. Mix in the remaining sugar 1/2 cup at a time, until all the sugar is mixed in.works well.
- Turn the mixer up to medium and beat until smooth and creamy. This should take about 5 minutes. If the icing seems too thick to spread, beat in up to 1 tablespoon milk to loosen it.
Notes
- Using butter flavoring and meringue powder improves taste and helps the frosting hold its shape.
- Sift confectioners’ sugar before use to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
- The frosting can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Bring the frosting to room temperature and re-whip before spreading for best consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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