There’s nothing quite like the rich and creamy texture of a fluffy butter cream frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, achieving the ultimate butter cream frosting can seem like a daunting task. With the right ingredients, techniques, and a bit of practice, you can create a frosting that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. From classic vanilla to decadent chocolate, this article will guide you through the essential steps and provide you with tips and tricks to help you achieve the perfect butter cream frosting every time.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BEST BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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
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
KIM MORRISON'S REAL VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield enough frosting for filling and frosting 1 layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix 3 cups sugar with water in a small, heavy saucepan. Cook over high heat until syrup reaches 248 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Watch it closely as it gets close to temperature; it will go quickly at the end.
- While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites with 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff but not dry.* (Extra- fine granulated sugar works best). Turn mixer off until syrup is ready.
- With mixer running, pour syrup into the egg whites in a thin, steady stream, making sure not to pour directly onto beaters. Be careful, as hot syrup can burn if you. Continue to beat mixture until it is no longer hot.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and then beat in the softened butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all is incorporated. (Salted butter works fine. If you are using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.) The mixture will become thin and may look curdled at first, but will then become smooth as it beats. Lastly, beat in the vanilla all at once. (Use the best vanilla you can find. Artificial and white "vanilla" will ruin the delicate flavor.)
- If not using at once, refrigerate the buttercream until needed. It will keep for 1 week in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. To use, just bring it back to room temperature and re-beat to restore the texture. If you have trouble with the texture, getting it to room temperature and extra beating are the keys to making it smooth. Enjoy on your favorite cake!
ULTIMATE BUTTER CREAM FROSTING
This frosting will make your cake taste fabulous! I am not much of a frosting eater on my cakes, but this is one recipe where I scrape my plate clean. Be sure to use real butter and real cream.
Provided by JaneMulkern
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 double layer 8 inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. While mixer is running, slowly add a portion of the cream to the mixture. Continue adding the cream to make the frosting of a good spreading consistency. You may need a little less or a little more of the cream called out in the recipe to achieve your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5157.5, Fat 182.2, SaturatedFat 114.9, Cholesterol 529.4, Sodium 664.1, Carbohydrate 902.4, Sugar 881.6, Protein 3.9
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This basic buttery frosting has unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors-from orange, lemon and mint to chocolate and peanut butter. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Add milk until frosting reaches desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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!
CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
The delicious cream cheese buttercream frosting recipe is a great addition to Angie Dudley's Cupcake Pops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Yield Makes enough for about 50 cupcake bites
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowls as necessary.
- Add vanilla and increase mixer speed to medium. Blend until frosting is fluffy, about 1 minute.
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
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: This will give you more control over the sweetness and flavor of your frosting.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before you start mixing.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese until they are light and fluffy.
- Add the confectioners' sugar gradually, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more confectioners' sugar.
- Let the frosting chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
- This will help it to stiffen up and make it easier to spread.
- You can use this frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
- Get creative with your flavors! You can add extracts, spices, cocoa powder, or other ingredients to create different flavor variations.
Conclusion:
Ultimate cream cheese frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create a perfect cream cheese frosting that will make your desserts look and taste amazing.
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