Wilton's Buttercream Icing Recipe!

Cake decoration is my new passion. I'm taking the Wilton's cake decor classes, which makes these things pretty easier. So thanks to them. Here is the recipe of Wilton's buttercream icing,

• 1cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 1 Tsp Wilton's Vanilla flavor
• 7-8 Tsp of Water
• 1 lb. pure confectioner's sugar (Domino)
• 1 Tbsp Meringue Powder (optional)
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Add the ingredients and mix on medium speed using a hand blender until all the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. Makes 2 and 1/2 cups of Icing. For a chocolate buttercream add 3/4 cup of cocoa powder and an additional 1 to 2 tsp of water. Mix until well blended.

1. Stiff Consistency buttercream icing-This is the stiff consistency of buttercream icing. These are mainly used for decorating flowers.
2. Medium Consistency buttercream icing-Add 1 tsp of water for each cup of stiff consistency icing. Mix well. This will make the medium consistency of buttercream icing. This is used to create stars, decorating borders, etc
3. Thin Consistency buttercream icing-Add 2 tsp of water for each cup of stiff consistency icing. Mix well until blended. Thin consistency used for writing, leaves, icing a cake.