Champagne Buttercream

A community recipe by helenk

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

Posting this following a thread in the forum, although the champagne taste is subtle it proved very popular. This is from a US book hence the cup measurements but it should be easy to convert if you don't have cups.

Ingredients

Serves: Enough to pipe 21 muffin size

¾ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
12 tablespoons butter (at room temp)
3 tablespoons champagne
4½ cups confectioners' sugar

Method

Champagne Buttercream is a community recipe submitted by helenk and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

In a large bowl beat the shortening & butter until combined. Add the champagne.

Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. If necessary add additional champagne to achieve desired spreading consistency.