German buttercream recipe

This custard-based German Buttercream is perfect for those who prefer less sweet frosting. It pipes well and pairs with any flavor cake.

How to make Delicious German Buttercream

Delicious pastry cream whipped into a frosting to make this silky smooth custard buttercream

German buttercream is light and creamy, with a velvety texture and not-too-sweet custardy flavor

This German buttercream features a creamy rich chocolate flavor. How is Buttercream called in German? Buttercream is called "Buttercreme". How to pronounce "Buttercreme"? Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Buttercreme" in German. Authentic German Buttercream Recipe

Makes 1 (8-inch) cake

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This German buttercream is silky smooth and buttery with the taste of vanilla pastry cream. My no-fail recipe with a step-by-step picture tutorial is all you are ever going to need to make this perfect custard buttercream every single time. Frost it on cakes, pipe it over cupcakes, or fill it in macarons and other desserts.

German Buttercream frosting uses butter and a rich, yet simple vanilla custard to create a silky, melt-in-your mouth frosting perfect for sheet cakes and cupcakes.