Different buttercream

Plus, how to make all six different types.

A question I get asked all the time is “What’s the best buttercream?” Or sometimes it’s “What type of buttercream do YOU use?” Well, the answer depends totally on your personal preference and what type of project you are baking. I prefer frostings that are less sweet, and I do a lot of cake decorating, so I most often make Swiss or Italian meringue buttercream. But I might make a different type of buttercream to fill macarons or to frost a simple loaf cake. So to answer those questions…

From classic American buttercream to the less traditional boiled icing, there are all types of buttercream frostings that will take your cakes and cupcakes up a notch. Whether you’re looking to ice, fill, decorate or just lick the spoon, there’s a buttercream here for everyone! #wiltoncakes #buttercreamfrosting #frostingrecipes #germanbuttercream #swissmeringuebuttercream #americanbuttercream #veganbuttercream #italianmeringuebuttercream #frenchbuttercream #erminebuttercream #blogpost…

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Light, silky, and vanilla-y Italian buttercream frosting, this recipe is a staple for any avid baker because of its amazing flavor, versatility and how well it tends to hold.

These Easy Buttercream Flowers are the perfect project for the buttercream newbie. ⁠ ⁠ Even if you’ve never piped a flower before, these 5 petal flowers are a great starting point!⁠ ⁠ I'm using my easy buttercream frosting for these flowers, and am freezing them before applying them onto my cake or cupcakes.⁠ ⁠ Pro tip: Make sure your buttercream is smooth and bubble-free by mixing your buttercream on low with the paddle attachment for 10-15 minutes after you make it. ⁠ ⁠ #buttercream

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My absolute favorite frosting to top my cakes, be it a layer cake or cupcake, is buttercream. (It also makes a fabulous filling)! This is a basic buttercream recipe that I use time and time again, because it is so versatile. You can add so many different seasonings and extracts to create amazing flavor combinations: Have a Chocolate Cake? Add a bit of cocoa powder, and coffee extract for a yummy mocha flavor! Have a French Vanilla Cake? Add strawberry extract! Have Holiday Treats? Add…