You want buttercream –- but what kind? Yes, there are several different types of buttercream frosting, each with a butter base and varying degrees of sugar. For example, German buttercream uses ...

Buttercream will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Always start with all of your ingredients at room temperature. In warmer kitchens it may help to add a pinch of ...

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.