In your stand mixer, whip together the butter and shortening until combined.
Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the heavy cream. Whip until smooth.
If the frosting is too thick, add 1 Tbsp more cream until you reach your desired consistency.
Whip on high for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Reserve half the frosting for the brown and set aside.
Add a SMALL amount of blue gel coloring to the remaining white and whip until combined.
Decorating the 6 light blue cupcakes.
Add more gel coloring until you get a deep dark turquoise blue and whip until combined. Let the color sit in the frosting for 5-10 minutes before piping, it will turn deep and dark in color.
Sierra
Tuesday 4th of April 2023
What size board does this fit?
Shawna Harris
Sunday 27th of February 2022
I cannot wait to try this!! Question: does anyone else have issues with the cake in cupcake liners sticking to the liner??
Betsy Eves
Saturday 29th of July 2023
Yes! That usually happens with poorly made liners. I'd suggest grease proof liners from Sweets & Treats Boutique.
Karen
Friday 15th of January 2021
Great recipe - a hit every time. Took on the tips to add the egg white and yolk separately, also to turn midway through cooking...which made the cupcakes way fluffier!
Kelly
Sunday 20th of December 2020
So lovely and very easy to make! Thank you for sharing!
Beryl
Wednesday 7th of October 2020
OMIGOD this looks amazing! Wow, you are super talented, I suck at anything like this – I’m still going to give it a go though, but I doubt it will be half as cool haha! H x