Perfectly Pipeable Butter Cream Frosting Tutorial & Recipe for Perfect Cake & Cupcake Icing

[arvelo7685]

Is there any way to get measurements in cups/teaspoons for butter?? Also the icing sugar is confectioners right?? And the Milk is whole milk or like the heavy cream?? Thanks so much :)

[SandyPeru0211]

does it work the same if i use shortening?? :)

[TesoriPreziosi]

************************ hi dear, sorry for me is very difficolt to understand very well becouse i don't understand very well english ^^ can you write me the ingredients in CUP and grammi FOR realize for me... and write me different butter, can i see in your video, for buy in market italy!

tnks so much!!!

[wecarey]

I have been looking for a good recipe for buttercream and have come across too many that use Crisco vegetable shortening. I understand they need this to add 'true' color to the icing but it just sounds icky, especially when you have to add butter 'flavor'. Thank you for this recipe and detailed instructions. It is very much appreciated. :)

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@wecarey - Glad you like this one! If you want the icing to be a little whiter, wilton sell an icing whitener (though don't go too crazy on it as it'll leave a bit of a taste if you use too much - taste as you go is always a good idea). Crisco has its uses, esp if you want the icing really white but if you're going to colour it, or are happy with the off-white, this buttercream tastes WAY better! :) enjoy

[GurlYouGoofy]

Very helpful thank you for the hint about the color of the butter.

[LorealDeor]

does this buttercream crust?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@LorealDeor - Exposure to the air has what causes frosting to crust. I'd recommend boxing the cupcake, or putting it in an airtight container straight after frosting it to avoid crusting. Also, never refrigerate your cupcakes - EVER!

[LorealDeor]

@MyCupcakeaddiction Then why are there some recipes that dont crust?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@LorealDeor - I'm not sure! I've been working with cakes and cupcakes for about 7 years and haven't come across one yet, but then I've never specifically gone looking for a non-crusting recipe. The world of cake decorating is so huge, I learn something new every day, and now you've got me inspired to do some research :)

[LorealDeor]

@MyCupcakeaddiction There was this one recipe by yoyomax12, and i think it is called something like 'very fluffy, not too sweet buttercream recipe' i dont think that is the exact name of the recipe. but something like that. And she said it doesnt crust, so i tried it and it doesnt, it is a very delicious recipe.

[Nijichan3]

@MyCupcakeaddiction yoyomax12 posted a video that showed how to make a buttercream that doesn't crust (it requires some cooking!). I haven't tried it but I wonder what prevents it from crusting...? Do you know?

[lisharina]

Can i know whats the tip size for the swirl?

[lisharina]

I'm gonna try this tonight.. :)

[lolliehead]

Hello, amazing tutorials, I am hooked and going to have a try at making some of your festive cake pops and cupcakes. I saw the previous advice about how to turn the frosting into chocolate flavor, but I was wondering do you add the chocolate and cocoa in addition to all the icing sugar? I am a very big novice in the baking department!

Cheers :)

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@lolliehead - Yes, you add the chocolate & cocoa in addition, but make the basic buttercream first, then add the cocoa and chocolate. That way the consistency will remain the same. And if you want the buttercream to be firmer or sloppier, you can just add either an extra cup of icing sugar (firmer) or an extra teaspoon or two of milk (sloppier). You can do this at any time, just make sure you mix it well :)

[9Nokomis9]

@MyCupcakeaddiction But what are the ingredients and amounts for turning buttercream into chocolate. I have looked EVERYWHERE and cannot find it. Thanks.

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@9Nokomis9 Hi - I think I need to do a whole chocolate buttercream tutorial! I will try to upload one this weekend :) In the mean time, use the vanilla recipe in this tutorial, & add in ADDITION TO the COMPLETED VANILLA FROSTING first 1/2 cup cocoa powder and then 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate. Keep the mixer going on medium speed as you add the melted chocolate & kind of pour it in so the beaters mix it through straight away (this will stop it hardening into little chocolate chips as it sets)

[amaflowerinc]

How many bars of butter makes 250gr? Thanks :-)

[nisachanel]

Does the butter have to be room temperature?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@nisachanel - Yes, room temperature. I should have mentioned that in the tutorial!! If you're using it from the fridge, just microwave it in 10 second lots until its soft enough that your beaters aren't going to have to work too hard!

[nkr1695]

out of curiosty (Im looking for a good mixer ) does it come with other attachments? like bread hooks or paddle? I would love a stand mixer but cant afford one right now:( Thanks for responding..-Angie

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@nkr1695 Hey Angie, It comes with bread hooks but no paddle. I use it for all mixing jobs though and have never touched the bread hooks! The same mixer (Sunbeam) also comes without a stand, just as a hand mixer and off memory its about $60. If you're just starting out though, any mixer will do the job. The buttercream can give it a bit of a work out, but I've used some el-cheapos ($20) and they have lasted me a couple of months mixing over 1000 cupcake a week.

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@movieflixter123 - it's just full cream milk.  The same kind you'd put on your cereal in the morning :)

[movieflixter123]

Hi, is the full cream milk just full fat milk or double cream? Thanks

[nkr1695]

Where on earth would one find a blender like that? Thats sweet..Thanks for all ur videos! There all amazing! -Angie

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@nkr1695 - I'm in Australia, so our brands/suppliers may differ depending on your location. This one is just a Sunbeam Mixmaster Compact from KMart - they are about $90 here and come with the stand, and detachable beaters so you can use it as a stand mixer, and also as a hand mixer. It's great for domestic use, but there are certainly better ones out there.

[MsKatsmile]

Hi! If I was to turn this into choc buttercream, how much melted choc or cocoa powder do I put ?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@MsKatsmile - I'd add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup melted chocolate. It's really dependant on individual taste, but the moisture of the melted chocolate will balance out the additional dryness of the cocoa, so I always add the same amount of each. Does that make sense?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@mrsherrero - yes, thats fine. Any butter is fine, salted or unsalted - it makes very little difference to the overall taste.

@22kmauksch - 5 cups is approx 700grams, 6 cups is approx 850grams, depending on how much colour you plan to add, and how firm you want the frosting

[mrsherrero]

can i use "challenge butter unsalted" ??? i just bought that brand and i don't know if i can use that to make my buttercream. thanks

[22kmauksch]

How many Grams of Icing sugar is used?

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

NOTE: If you are adding liquid food colouring to this mixture, or for a slightly firmer frosting, you can add an extra cup of icing sugar.

Firmer frosting is better fro piping with star nozzles, or very high swirls - softer frosting is good for round swirls

If your frosting ever comes out too soft, you can add additional icing sugar at ANY stage to firm it up. If it is too firm, you can add additional milk to soften it down.

[MyCupcakeaddiction]

@tdcruise: Good question - I always add the colour once the buttercream is fully mixed so I can see the shade of colour as it will look on the cupcake. If you add it after the milk, your colour will fade as you add more icing sugar. This is not really a problem, as you can always add more at the end to brighten the colour back up but I'm not a fan of double handling :)

[tdcruse]

Hi Great video, if you wanted to add colour would you add this after the milk or after all the icing sugar has been added?