Thick and dense with a silky texture, this American buttercream recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. It's perfect for spreading or piping onto cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The flavor of the ...

I have perfected my recipe over the years ... a glorious buttercream has formed. If the buttercream is a little stiff and is too hard to spread or pipe, simply add a tiny splash of boiling ...

Similarly, ensure the mixture does not get too warm when piping buttercream, or it will start to melt as it comes out of the nozzle. To prevent this, place the icing, in its piping bag ...

Nothing compares to a homemade buttercream ... If you spread the frosting on, this recipe will cover 24 cupcakes. If you pipe on the frosting with a pastry bag, you’ll be able to frost 15 ...

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.