Buttercream

Buttercream is a type of icing or filling used in cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and other desserts. It is made from butter, sugar, and eggs. Buttercream is often flavored with vanilla, but can also be made with chocolate, coffee, or other flavors.

The history of buttercream is not well documented, but it is thought to have originated in France in the 18th century. Early recipes for buttercream icing were simply a mixture of butter and sugar, beaten together until light and fluffy. These early versions of buttercream were very sweet and not very stable, so they were not often used for decorating cakes.

By the 19th century, recipes for buttercream icing began to include eggs, which helped to stabilize the icing and make it easier to spread. These recipes also typically included flavorings such as vanilla, chocolate, or coffee. Buttercream icing became increasingly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as it was a versatile and flavorful way to decorate cakes and other desserts.

Advice

Making buttercream can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned bakers, but with the right advice and a few great tips, you can make a delicious buttercream that will make your cakes and cupcakes look and taste amazing. Start by using quality ingredients, such as real butter and pure vanilla extract. Then, when creaming the butter, do so until it is light and fluffy, which will add a creamy texture to your buttercream. After adding your desired amount of powdered sugar, mix until combined. Finally, add in any desired additions such as food coloring or fillings, and use a spatula to ensure everything is well-mixed. With these tips, you can make a delicious buttercream that will be the perfect finish to any baked goods.

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Recipes

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Buttercream

  • vanilla extract
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • 12x powdered sugar
  • butter
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Bloody Mary Cupcakes, Cayenne Pepper Buttercream

  • cayenne pepper buttercream
  • sprinkle
  • horseradish sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • celery salt
  • egg yolk
  • sugar
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • vodka
  • cake flour
  • milk
  • baking powder
  • hot sauce
  • lemon juice
  • vanilla extract
  • worcestershire sauce
  • egg
  • powdered sugar
  • tomato juice
  • butter
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Buttercream

  • egg yolk
  • egg
  • tartar cream
  • sugar
  • sweet butter
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Buttercream Icing

  • vegetable shortening
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • butter
  • confectioners sugar
  • milk

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
vanilla extract
salt
sugar
confectioners sugar
milk
egg white
powdered sugar
cocoa powder
tartar cream
espresso
egg
lemon juice
heavy cream
vanilla
bittersweet chocolate
cream
egg yolk
vanilla bean
water
dark chocolate
white chocolate
semisweet chocolate
dark rum
food coloring
cornstarch
dutch cocoa powder
strawberry
vegetable shortening
light brown sugar
sprinkle
cocoa
dark corn syrup
soy margarine
vanilla coconut milk
orange zest
orange
orange juice
soy yogurt
dairy soy margarine
almond milk
icing sugar powdered sugar
raspberry jam
philadelphia cream cheese
flavoring
almond extract
coconut extract
gel coloring
rosewater
dairy soy
soy milk
nutella
candy thermometer
margarine
shortening
soymilk
buttermilk
12x powdered sugar
bourbon
cayenne pepper buttercream
horseradish sauce
cayenne pepper
celery salt
black pepper
vodka
cake flour
baking powder
hot sauce
worcestershire sauce
tomato juice
all purpose flour
gel paste coloring
red miso
lemon verbena
blueberry coriander jam
sweet butter
corn syrup
cinnamon
mccormick vanilla extract
mccormick peppermint extract
chocolate chip
powered sugar
cream cheese
chocolate
mccormick green coloring

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • powdered sugar

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 54%

Common Ingredients

  • vanilla extract 46%
  • salt 37%

Usual Ingredients

  • sugar 32%
  • egg white 22%

Rarey Ingredients

  • powdered sugar 17%