Make Vanilla Buttercream. Using electric mixer beat butter on medium speed until creamy about 2 minutes. Using an electric mixer fitted with beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter and shortening on a medium speed until light and fluffy.
Using an electric mixer fitted with beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter and shortening on a medium speed until light and fluffy. Bettys vanilla buttercream calls for simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen so you can always turn out a top-notch frosting. With a whisk attachment whip the butter until its creamy and white in color about 3 5 minutes on high speed not maximum speed.
Using electric mixer beat butter on medium speed until creamy about 2 minutes.
Prepare the recipe as directed making the following substitutions. Add the icing sugar 500g and beat until fully combined I prefer to add the sugar a couple. Whip on high speed for another 3-4 minutes until very light creamy and fluffy. Add 12 to 34 teaspoon almond extract instead of the vanilla.