Best 6 Crusting Buttercream Cake Decorators Frosting Recipes

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Crusting buttercream, also known as decorator's frosting, is a versatile and delicious frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. The glossy and smooth texture of crusting buttercream gives it a professional look, while its ability to hold its shape makes it ideal for intricate piping and decorating. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this article will provide you with the best recipe and step-by-step instructions to create perfect crusting buttercream every time.

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THE IDEAL CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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This ideal crusting buttercream frosting recipe makes it easy to add finishing touches to your cake and is a must if you want a frosting that keeps its shape!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
½ cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 cups Powdered Sugar ((Confectioners' Sugar) Sifted)
2 tablespoons Milk, Heavy Cream or Water
pinch Salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening together on medium speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 1 minute.
  • Add the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, then beat well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Once all the sugar is mixed in, gradually add in the milk (or heavy cream or water), a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

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.

RICK'S SPECIAL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Rick's Special Buttercream Frosting image

Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.

Provided by Rick Mazzuca

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups shortening
8 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar, and continue creaming until well blended.
  • Add salt, vanilla, and 6 ounces whipping cream. Blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional 2 ounces whipping cream if necessary. Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.7 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 78.4 g

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!

DECORATOR FROSTING I



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This is a pure white wedding cake frosting. You can double the recipe if you have a sturdy mixer. Add milk according to purpose; you need less if you are making flowers or borders than if you are just covering a cake. Remove what you need for decorating before you thin the rest down for frosting.

Provided by Jean Higginbotham

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until well blended and very smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM DECORATING FROSTING



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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.

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Tips:

  • To make a smooth and creamy buttercream, use unsalted butter at room temperature and cream it until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and spreadable.
  • If you want a stiffer buttercream that will hold its shape well, add more powdered sugar. You can also add a stabilizer, such as meringue powder or gelatin, to help the frosting hold its shape.
  • For a lighter and fluffier buttercream, add some whipped cream or sour cream. This will help to lighten the texture of the frosting and make it more airy.
  • To flavor your buttercream, you can add a variety of extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or peppermint. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or even cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
  • To color your buttercream, you can use food coloring gels or pastes. Avoid using liquid food coloring, as this can make the frosting too thin.

Conclusion:

Crusting buttercream is a versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be flavored and colored in a variety of ways. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and delicious crusting buttercream cakes that will impress your friends and family.

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