Not sweet buttercream frosting

This retro frosting makes for a lighter and less sweet substitute for buttercream frosting. It is super fluffy and pillowy, but still holds its shape perfectly for intricate piping and decorating! This frosting achieves its signature airiness and flavor by using a combination of a custard-like milk base gradually mixed into softened butter.

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

Whipped buttercream frosting is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweetened. This whipped version of buttercream is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies & more.

Whipped Buttercream Frosting-frosting without powdered sugar! This flour frosting (ermine) recipe makes light, not too sweet frosting!

Our favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting! This American buttercream recipe is creamy, fluffy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It pipes beautifully on Vanilla Cake, our favorite Cupcakes, and even Sugar Cookies.

Today we bring you some alternatives like less sweet buttercream frosting to use on top of your favorite recipes without the fear of overpowering sugar.

Silky smooth, glossy and delicious - Russian buttercream is the easiest frosting to make but also has one of the best textures and flavors!

Do you want a less sweet buttercream frosting? If you do, you should know that, in general, buttercream frosting is a mixture of butter and powdered sugar;

If you find your frosting too sweet, don't lose hope. I have our best tips and tricks to help lessen the sweetness of buttercream frosting. American buttercream is often the go-to frosting for many, known for its simplicity, and forgiving nature. However, its sugariness can sometimes be overpowering for some detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dessert.

This not too sweet buttercream frosting recipe is the perfect hybrid between American buttercream and Swiss meringue buttercream! It's a dream to frost cakes and cupcakes with it, and I even use it to make wedding cakes!