When trying to craft a batch of red buttercream, there a few handy tricks to keep in mind, especially if you're after that ...

Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwich biscuits. Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing.

This buttercream keeps very well covered at room temperature for 2-3 days and can be warmed slightly and re-beaten if the texture is too firm. Related recipes Chocolate ganache.