How to make Wilton Buttercream Icing

Wilton buttercream icing is the traditional choice for flavor and versatility, it is softer and more spreadable than most icings or frosting. Perfect for icing cakes, piping borders, writing and flowers. This buttercream icing recipe can also be prepared with all shortening, resulting in a pure white buttercream icing. The ingredients you will need are: 1/2 c. Butter (1 stick), 1/2 c. Vegetable Shortening, 1 tsp. Clear Vanilla Extract, 4 c. sifted Confectioners’ Sugar, 2-3 tlbs. Milk.