KitchenAid KP26M1XDP Use & Care Guide - Page 39

Buttercream Frosting 1⁄3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1⁄4 cup whipping cream or evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 4 cups powdered sugar, divided Low-fat milk, if necessary Place butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until creamy. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cream, vanilla, salt, and 1 cup powdered sugar. Turn to STIR Speed and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 11⁄2 minutes, or until well blended. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to STIR Speed. Gradually add remaining 3 cups powdered sugar and mix until blended. Stop and scrape bowl, if necessary. Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if necessary. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until smooth. Yield: 12 to 16 servings (frosting for 2-layer or 13 x 9 x 2" cake). Per serving: About 219 cal, 0 g protein, 40 g carb, 7 g fat, 21 mg chol, 103 mg sodium. VARIATION Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Mix 1⁄3 cup cocoa with powdered sugar in small bowl. Add to softened butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Continue as directed above. Yield 12 to 16 servings (frosting for 2-layer or 13 x 9 x 2" cake) Per serving: About 224 cal, 1 g protein, 41 g carb, 7 g fat, 21 mg chol, 103 mg sodium. Orange Cream Cheese Frosting 4 cups powdered sugar 1 package (8 oz) light cream cheese 1 teaspoon orange juice 1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange peel Place all ingredients in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to STIR Speed and mix about 30 seconds, or until blended. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy. Yield: 12 to 16 servings (frosting for 2-layer or 13 x 9 x 2" cake). Per serving: About 196 cal, 2 g protein, 41 g carb, 3 g fat, 7 mg chol, 107 mg sodium. 39