Best 6 Wilton American Buttercream Recipes
When it comes to decorating cakes and cupcakes, buttercream frosting is a classic choice. It is easy to make, versatile, and can be flavored and colored in endless ways. Among the different types of buttercream, Wilton American Buttercream stands out as a favorite among home bakers and professional decorators alike. Its smooth, creamy texture, rich flavor, and ability to hold its shape make it perfect for creating beautiful and delicious decorations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this article will guide you through the steps to make the perfect Wilton American Buttercream, providing tips and tricks to ensure success.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
THE IDEAL CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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
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.
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This American buttercream recipe only uses five ingredients! It's so delicious and easy to make, you'll never buy frosting again!!
Provided by Chelsey White
Categories Frosting & Fillings
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth with a paddle attachment / stand mixer or a hand mixer.
- Mix in 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste and 1/2 tsp salt on a low speed.
- Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar while mixing slowly on the lowest setting. Half way through add in 3 Tbsp of heavy cream or milk to make it easier to mix. I like to place a kitchen towel over my mixer to contain any powdered sugar clouds.
- Mix on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached.
- If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time).
- If you plan to color the buttercream, add in the gel food coloring once the frosting is fully mixed and beat on low until it reach the desired colored.
- To make the frosting extra smooth, stir it by hand with a rubber spatula for a minute or two right before you use it. It's an arm workout, but it's worth it! Push the frosting back and forth and spread it around the side of the bowl. This will push out any extra air and make it easier to smooth onto cakes or pipe with.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074 calories, Carbohydrate 129 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 171 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 64 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 40 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 207 milligrams sodium, Sugar 126 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams unsaturated fat
AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the butter and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, increasing the speed to medium high. Repeat with the remaining 4 cups. Beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- Cream the butter/shortening until completely smooth. Beat in vanilla extract. (If using all shortening, add 1/4 teaspoon fine sea or kosher salt.)On low speed, add sifted sugar, about 1 cup at a time, alternating with 1 tablespoon of milk. Stop frequently to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. After the last addition of the sugar, evaluate the consistency of the frosting before adding more milk. Beat for 2 more minutes, on medium-high speed if a very fluffy frosting is desired. The frosting should be thick and not fall off a spatula unless tapped on the side of the bowl. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed. Use immediately, or press plastic wrap onto the icing and refrigerate. Before using from refrigeration, stir vigorously to a spreading consistency. Frosting may be tinted if desired.
AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- Beat the butter in a stand mixer until it is creamy and slaps the sides of the bowl. Scrape your bowl. Mix the salt with the milk, and then add 3 tablespoons of the milk along with the vanilla extract and blend slowly until combined. Raise the speed to medium and beat to form a smooth butter mixture.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and blend on low until combined. Scrape the bowl, add the remaining sugar, set the mixer to low and blend for 2 to 3 minutes. Resist the urge to add more milk right away because the buttercream will thin out as it mixes. After mixing on low for 2 to 3 minutes you can choose to add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Scrape your bowl, then set the mixture to medium-low and mix for 10 minutes. You may scrape the bowl halfway through. The frosting can be made softer with the addition of milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. The frosting will keep for 3 days at room temp, or 2 weeks refrigerated.
- Buttercream Variations:
- Add 1/2 cup marshmallow creme to the finished buttercream.
- Stir in a generous amount of chopped chocolate sandwich cookies for a delicious cookies-and-cream filling.
- Add up to 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter to the finished buttercream.
- Add 2 to 3 ounces of melted and cooled bittersweet baking chocolate to the finished buttercream.
- Dissolve 2 to 4 teaspoons of instant espresso powder into your vanilla extract for coffee buttercream. This also works with the melted chocolate for mocha buttercream.
- Eliminate the vanilla extract and add up to 2 teaspoons of peppermint, lemon, orange, coconut or almond extract. You may choose to add a few drops of vanilla just to round off the flavor.
Tips:
- Always use unsalted butter for consistent results, as the amount of salt in salted butter can vary.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start mixing. This will help them combine smoothly and create a light and fluffy frosting.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter and cream cheese until they are light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time, and beat until it is fully incorporated. Be careful not to overbeat the frosting, as this can make it grainy.
- Add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, to adjust the consistency of the frosting. If you want a thicker frosting, use less milk or cream. If you want a thinner frosting, use more milk or cream.
- Flavor the frosting with vanilla extract, almond extract, or other extracts of your choice. You can also add food coloring to create a desired color.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring the frosting to room temperature before using.
Conclusion:
Wilton American buttercream is a versatile and delicious 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 to suit your taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a perfect buttercream frosting every time.
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