Buttercream frosting

Buttercream frosting is a type of icing or filling used in cakes, cookies, and other desserts. It is made from butter, sugar, and eggs. Buttercream frostings can be made into different flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, or almond.

The history of buttercream frosting recipes can be traced back to the 18th century. Early recipes for buttercream frosting were made with just butter and sugar. These recipes were often used to frost cakes and cookies.

In the 19th century, recipes for buttercream frosting began to include eggs. This helped to make the frosting smoother and more stable. Buttercream frosting became very popular in the early 20th century. It was often used to decorate wedding cakes and other special occasion cakes.

Advice

When making buttercream frosting, it's important to remember to use softened butter and mix it until it's light and fluffy. This helps the frosting to be light and airy, rather than dense and heavy. Next, add in your powdered sugar and mix it into the butter until it's fully incorporated. Once all the ingredients are combined, you can add in desired flavors and colors. Make sure to check the consistency of the frosting and add more powdered sugar if it's too thin, or more butter if it's too thick. Finally, make sure to place the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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Recipes

Ingredient Breakdown

 
butter
vanilla extract
salt
confectioners sugar
milk
sugar
powdered sugar
egg white
cocoa powder
lemon juice
vanilla
bittersweet chocolate
semisweet chocolate
tartar cream
dark rum
espresso
food coloring
cream
cocoa
soy margarine
vanilla coconut milk
orange zest
orange
orange juice
soy yogurt
dairy soy margarine
almond milk
icing sugar powdered sugar
vanilla bean
cornstarch
philadelphia cream cheese
egg
almond extract
coconut extract
gel coloring
vegetable shortening
dairy soy
soy milk
margarine
shortening
soymilk
bourbon
egg yolk
dutch cocoa powder
blueberry coriander jam
heavy cream

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt
  • confectioners sugar

Staple Ingredients

  • butter 77%
  • vanilla extract 77%

Usual Ingredients

  • confectioners sugar 50%
  • salt 45%
  • milk 36%

Rarey Ingredients

  • sugar 23%