Best 6 Buttercream Icing Medium Consistency Recipes
Buttercream icing is a classic and versatile frosting that can be used to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and flavoring. The consistency of buttercream icing can be adjusted by varying the amount of milk added. A medium-consistency buttercream icing is thick enough to hold its shape when piped, but it is not too stiff. It is the perfect consistency for frosting cakes and cupcakes, as it will not spread too much or become too runny. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for medium-consistency buttercream icing, as well as tips for making and using it.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WILTON BUTTERCREAM ICING
A great icing that we used in Wilton Cake Decorating Class. Would produce amazing results everytime. Thinning is done easily by adding water. This recipe makes "stiff" consistency. To make "medium" add one tablespoon milk or water. To make "thin" icing (perfect consistency for decorating a cake with the basic coating) Add two tablespoons of milk or water. If you want pure white icing, which is the perfect base to tint, use the white crisco shortening and any clear vanilla extract (wilton makes a great one). Using any others will give a faint creamy color that may affect the shade you try and tint with. Using water will give you a stable product that needs no refridgeration and the icing will keep indefinately in the fridge if you keep it in a covered container. If it dries out in the fridge you can always just add a bit of water to bring it back to the consistency you need. If you over thin at any time, just add more icing sugar to thicken. Very versatile product!
Provided by Shandibear
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and shortening with mixer.
- add vanilla.
- gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed.
- scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
- when all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk or water and beat at medium speed until ready to use.
- refridgerate leftover icing in an airtight container.
- Rewhip before using.
- *****For chocolate icing.
- Add cocoa powder or melted chocolate when adding the sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 47.2, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 26.2, Protein 0.8
BEST HOMEMADE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Vanilla buttercream frosting is the traditional choice for bakers and decorators alike. Quick and easy to make, this delicious recipe is perfect for frosting cupcakes, cakes, layer cakes and cookies.
Provided by Katie
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer fitted with beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and shortening on a medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and scrape down the bowl occasionally.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Start by mixing each cup on a low speed then transition to beating well on medium speed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl after each cup of sugar is added. When all the sugar has been mixed in, the frosting will appear dry and stiff.
- Gradually add small amounts of cream or milk or water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Continue to beat at a medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl once more and beat again to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.
- (Optional) Add a pinch of salt if too sweet and mix until completely dissolved.
BUTTERCREAM ICING (MEDIUM CONSISTENCY)
Buttercream Icing recipe is perfect for spreading or decorating.
Provided by LuAnn Schwarz @luschwa
Categories Spreads
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
- For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
- For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk.
- For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes.
- NOTE: Changes in Wilton's traditional recipes have been made due to Trans Fat Free Shortening replacing Hydrogenated Shortening.
- SOURCE: Wilton's 2003 Yearbook
QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING
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
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
EASY BUTTERCREAM ICING
This is the icing recipe I used when taking Wilton cake decorating classes. It works really well. Since it doesn't have butter in it the icing is more stable, and won't melt therefore works great when the cake is going to be left out. You can store it in the fridge in a airtight container for a month, you will just have to whip it again. I've made the recipe for my vegan friends by removing the meringue powder. For a chocolate version mix in 3/4 cup cocoa. Colours very well, but use food colouring gel so you don't change the consistency. The thin consistency recipe will cover about an 8 inch round cake or 24 cupcakes.
Provided by CupcakeAngel
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For stiff consistency icing (flowers), dissolve salt in water.
- Cream shortening, vanilla and water in a standup mixer.
- Mix the meringue powder into the icing sugar.
- Add the sugar to the mixer about a 1/4 cup at a time on medium speed.
- Whip icing on high for a minute or so until creamy.
- For medium consistency icing (boarders, writing), add 1 tbsp + 3 tsp of extra water.
- For thin consistency icing (icing a cake), add 2 tbsp + 6 tsp of extra water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230.5, Fat 68.5, SaturatedFat 19.7, Sodium 53.7, Carbohydrate 159.5, Sugar 156.8
BUTTERCREAM ICING
Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar - try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert
Time 10m
Yield Makes enough to ice 12 cupcakes/fill and cover a 20cm cake
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat 600g sifted icing sugar and 300g butter together with your chosen flavouring and colouring if using, add 2-3 tablespoons of boiling water to loosen and beat until smooth.
- Fill a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe onto cupcakes or smear in the middle and over the top of a 20cm cake using a palette knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 20.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature before starting. This will help the butter cream together with the sugar more easily.
- Use a stand or hand mixer on medium speed to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Start with a small amount of milk or cream and gradually add more until the desired consistency is reached. This will help prevent the buttercream from becoming too thin or runny.
- If you want a stiffer buttercream, add more powdered sugar. If you want a softer buttercream, add more milk or cream.
- Flavor the buttercream to your liking with vanilla extract, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other desired ingredients.
- Medium-consistency buttercream can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
- Store the buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- When ready to use, let the buttercream come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
Conclusion:
Medium-consistency buttercream is a versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be flavored to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you can easily make medium-consistency buttercream with the tips and tricks provided in this article.
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