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.

Getting the ratio of butter and sugar correct is a tricky job, so I have tried and tested at least 10 recipes throughout the last year to find the ultimate recipe. When it comes to frosting ...

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Combine the frosting and peanut butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Don’t worry about mixing them together yet. Microwave ...

Put the butter, milk and any flavouring in a mixing bowl. Sift in the icing sugar a little at a time and beat well between each addition until it has all been incorporated and the mixture is light ...

Note: If you are icing a 3-layer cake, use the following recipe proportions: 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8-10 confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Recipe from More ...