Stable Buttercream Recipe That Holds Its Shape (Even in the Heat!)
If you’ve ever piped beautiful buttercream swirls onto cupcakes only to watch them melt, you’re going to love this recipe. This stable buttercream frosting is silky smooth, pipes like a dream, and holds its structure thanks to the magical combination of Crisco shortening and meringue powder.
And the best part? With the Mixer Skirt fabric splash guard for stand mixers, you can whip up this recipe without clouds of powdered sugar exploding all over your kitchen counters.
Why This Buttercream Recipe Works
- Heat-Resistant: The shortening + meringue powder combo makes it stronger than traditional buttercream.
- Pipes Beautifully: No more droopy flowers or collapsed swirls.
- Smooth and White: The texture is light and creamy with a clean, bright white color—perfect for weddings or decorating.
- Mess-Free Mixing: The Mixer Skirt keeps all the sugar inside the bowl, not in the air.
Watch the short on how to make it here. (Stable Buttercream YouTube)
Tools You’ll Need
✔ Stand mixer
✔ Paddle attachment
✔ Mixer Skirt fabric splash guard (your counters will thank you!)
✔ Silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 TBSP meringue powder
- 2 TSP extract of your choice (I use Happy Flavor)
- 2 TBSP heavy whipping cream, room temp
Let’s Mix!
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Cream the base
In your stand mixer with the Mixer Skirt splash guard attached, add butter and Crisco. Beat on medium speed for about 7 minutes until the mixture is light and almost white. -
Combine the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and meringue powder. -
Add gradually
Turn the mixer on low. Add 1 cup of the sugar mixture at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stop the mixer, scrape the bowl, and repeat until everything is combined. -
Finish it off
Add your extract and heavy cream. Mix until fluffy and smooth. -
Pipe and enjoy!
Transfer to a piping bag and decorate to your heart’s content. This frosting holds structure beautifully for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies.
Storage Tips
Store your buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Before using, whip it again in your stand mixer to bring it back to fluffy perfection.
Why Bakers Love the Mixer Skirt
If you’ve tried mixing powdered sugar with your Kitchenaid, you know the mess is real. The Mixer Skirt is a washable fabric splash guard for stand mixers that lets you:
- Pour ingredients while mixing
- Scrape the bowl without removing it
- Keep flour and sugar from coating your kitchen
No more plastic wrap hacks, no more mess—just clean counters and smooth buttercream.
Final Thoughts
This stable buttercream recipe is about to become your go-to frosting. It’s strong, smooth, and perfect for decorating. And with the Mixer Skirt splash guard, you can mix it up without the chaos.
✨ Try this recipe with your Mixer Skirt and taste the difference between stress-baking and success-baking!