Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes Sweet Revenge ''Pure'' Buttercream 3.4 (16) 6 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 24 cupcakes This recipe for delicious buttercream is courtesy of Marlo Scott of Sweet Revenge and should be paired with Sweet Revenge's "Pure" Cupcakes. Ingredients 1 ¼ cups (2 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 6 tablespoons vegetable shortening 10 cups (from about two and a half 1-pound boxes) confectioners' sugar ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons Mexican vanilla Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and shortening. Add sugar, and beat to combine. Add milk and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Rate it Print