One of the things that I always appreciate when I am looking for new icing recipes to try is just how easy are they to make. Especially if you are going to be spending a lot of time decorating your cake, you probably want an icing recipe that is going to be quick and easy.

My favorite is buttercream icing. This icing is also a great icing to use for decorating cakes because of its consistency. It is very easy to make and very easy to work with too.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cups of Crisco
2 Tablespoons imitation vanilla extract put in cup,
then add milk to equal 1/2 cup total.
2 pounds of powdered sugar

Directions:

Place the Crisco in a mixer bowl. Add the milk and vanilla mixture and just a little of the powdered sugar.

Begin mixing and mix on low speed while you gradually add the rest of the powdered sugar.

Next, mix on the highest setting for 7 minutes. After approximately 3 1/2 minutes, stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Continue to mix for another 3 1/2 minutes. Be sure to mix for the full 7 minutes.

Now here is an extra hint for you to make sure you get the desired color of the icing that you want:

If you want white icing, use white Crisco and add teaspoon butter flavoring or oil to the recipe before mixing it. You should also use clear vanilla extract in the above icing recipe.

If you want a cream colored icing, you can use butter flavored Crisco and you will not need to add the butter flavoring. You can also use regular imitation vanilla extract in the above icing recipe.