Baking & Desserts
Basic Buttercream Icing
Prep 20 mins.
Makes 2 ½ cups
Easy
Basic Buttercream Icing
Method
- Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium - high speed for 5 minutes. Butter will lighten in colour.
- Stop the mixer and add all the sugar and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to high and beat for 8 minutes or until fluffy.
- Add milk a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
Variations
- Chocolate: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (add to icing sugar before sifting)
- Passionfruit: 2 tablespoons passionfruit pulp
- Coloured Butter Cream Icing: Small drop of food colouring of choice
More Tips
- Butter must be softened before beating.
- Butter should be well beaten and pale in colour before adding icing sugar mixture.
- If making ahead, store buttercream well covered in a cool place for up to 1 week. Before using, beat to a smooth consistency adding extra milk as needed.
- If buttercream becomes cold and hard to spread, beat in 1 to 2 teaspoons of warm milk to return mixture to a creamy, spreadable consistency.
IN THIS RECIPE
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