Le blueberry buttercream frosting le

 Start with a simple buttercream frosting, then make it your own, add shredded coconut, melted chocolate, or an easy fruit puree. Here is my blueberry version- enjoy! ( makes enough for 24 cupcakes)

Ingredients:


In a sauce pan, combine first three ingredients, while stirring cook on med high heat until all sugar is dissolved. Puree in food processor or blender, chill and set aside.

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp. vanilla extract

• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 cups butter (softened) 
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 tbsp. egg whites
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice 

In another mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and icing sugar. If you have an electric mixer, use paddle attachment. Blend in egg whites and lemon juice, then mix until light and fluffy. Add blueberry mixture and blend. 

*To ice cupcakes, you can use a piping bag to create a more professional look, or an offset spatula or butter knife for a more homemade look.