Best 6 Best Buttercream Frosting For Cake Decorating Recipes

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In the realm of cake decorating, buttercream frosting stands as an iconic and versatile medium for transforming ordinary baked masterpieces into edible works of art. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your skills or a novice venturing into the world of cake artistry, selecting the perfect buttercream frosting recipe can make all the difference. From classic American to rich and decadent European variations, the world of buttercream is a tapestry of flavors and textures just waiting to be explored. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the best buttercream frosting for cake decorating, offering a symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds and inspire your creativity.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buttercream Frosting For Decorations Recipe by Tasty image

This buttercream recipe is perfect for making beautiful decorations for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It works especially well for piping flowers. Give it a try and impress your friends!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream butter until smooth, but not airy. Add milk, vanilla and salt and mix to incorporate.
  • Sift powdered sugar over the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix, to avoid air pockets in your frosting.
  • Divide the frosting and add gel food coloring as desired.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with desired tip to pipe flowers onto parchment paper. Freeze the flowers for at least 20 minutes.
  • Use a knife to lift frozen flowers from parchment and onto a frosted cake. Arrange as desired.
  • Enjoy!

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING



Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing image

After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.

Provided by xoshadyxo

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g

DECORATOR BUTTERCREAM ICING



Decorator Buttercream Icing image

I always use this when I decorate cakes and I get many, many compliments on the wonderful taste. It is not that usual shortening-and-sugar-bakery-icing taste. If I am not using it to decorate a cake with, I use my all butter variation: Recipe #261024.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
1 dash salt (optional)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening then add vanilla.
  • Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
  • Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
  • TIP: To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla (so it will dissolve) before proceeding with recipe as instructed.

BEST BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Best Buttercream Frosting image

Best buttercream frosting--great for Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In small saucepan cook flour and milk until it forms a ball, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
  • With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

THE BEST BAKERY STYLE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



The Best Bakery Style Buttercream Frosting image

If you are looking for a frosting that tastes just like the frosting you get on cakes from the bakery then you will love this recipe. This is a light, creamy, fluffy frosting that spreads and pipes well. It's sweet but yummy.

Provided by Heather Reynolds in

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
2 cups powdered sugar
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Place butter, shortening, sugar, salt, vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk in a chopper and pulse 4 or 5 times for about 10 seconds each time.
  • Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse until your reach the desired consistency.
  • Make enough frosting for a 2 layer cake or one 9 x1 3 cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 20.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 0.2

CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM DECORATING FROSTING



Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting image

This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used to decorate a special layer cake. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
12 cups confectioners' sugar (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup milk
Blue, yellow and green gel, paste or liquid food coloring

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place 1/4 cup frosting each in three small bowls; tint one blue, one yellow and one green. Set aside 2-1/4 cups of remaining frosting for basket weave decoration and shell border. Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake., To decorate, cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert medium basket weave tip. Fill the bag with reserved white frosting. Decorate sides of cake using basket weave pattern (see diagrams at right). Change to medium star tip to pipe shell border along bottom and top edges of cake., For writing, use medium round tip and blue frosting to pipe desired greeting off-center on top of cake. Use medium round tip and green frosting to pipe vines around writing. Switch to medium leaf tip to pipe green leaves along vines. Use small flower tip to pipe yellow and blue flowers along vines. Leftover frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth.
  • Add the flavorings (vanilla extract, etc.) one at a time, tasting as you go, to achieve the desired flavor.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream. If it's too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.
  • Chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will help it firm up and make it easier to spread.
  • When frosting a cake, start by applying a thin crumb coat. This will help seal in any crumbs and make it easier to apply the final coat of frosting.
  • Use a spatula or piping bag to apply the frosting. For a smooth finish, use a metal spatula and work in long, even strokes.
  • Decorate the cake with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

Buttercream frosting is a classic and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of cakes. It is easy to make and can be flavored in many different ways. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and delicious buttercream frosting that will make your cakes look and taste amazing.

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