Puerto Rican Cake Frosting (Frosting Boricua)
Learn how to make authentic Puerto Rican cake frosting with this easy Frosting Boricua recipe. Perfect for bizcochos mojaditos, birthday cakes, cupcakes, and any special-occasion cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable shortening or high-ratio shortening
- 2 tbsp almond extract
- 6 oz heavy whipping cream water or milk
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp meringue powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sift powdered sugar and salt. Set it aside.
- Beat shortening and almond extract for 5 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- On low speed, slowly add powdered sugar alternating with heavy whipping cream. Add more powdered sugar (if needed), one tablespoon at a time. If the frosting is too firm, add one tablespoon of heavy whipping cream at a time until you get the desired consistency.
- Beat frosting on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined. Taste your buttercream and adjust flavors if needed.