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

A light & fluffy butter cream frosting recipe, ideal for piping and for achieving picture perfect cupcake swirls.
This simple recipe and step by step tutorial will ensure you have the BEST looking and tasting frosting for all your cakes and cupcakes, for years to come.
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[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

[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!

[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 :)

[alimberm]

nice mixer!

[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!!!

[GurlYouGoofy]

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

[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?

[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.