American buttercream was invented in 1915 when sugar rationing forced bakers to replace meringue with straight powdered sugar.
American Buttercream
Whip up a delightful American Buttercream with just three easy ingredients! This creamy, sweet frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike—just butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla are all you need. Create a smooth, velvety texture that will elevate any dessert and leave your taste buds begging for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
10
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 10🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 750g of unsalted butter (52.5 tbsp)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- approximately 1.3kg-1.4kg of icing sugar (6.5 cup)
- vanilla extract
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing a box of icing sugar with the softened butter.
- 2
Gradually add more icing sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- 3
If the mixture is too thick, add cooled boiled water a little at a time to thin it out.
- 4
Use a spatula to mix by hand for a few minutes to remove air bubbles.
- 5
Store any leftover buttercream in an airtight container.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Beat butter at room temperature (65-68°F) for 3-5 minutes until it increases in volume by 50% and becomes pale white before adding any sugar.technique65-68°F, 3-5 minutes
- ✓Add powdered sugar gradually in 3-4 additions while mixing on low speed to prevent sugar clouds and ensure proper incorporation without overbeating.technique3-4 additions
- ✓Use cooled boiled water instead of milk or cream because the pasteurization eliminates bacteria that could cause the buttercream to spoil faster.ingredient
- ✓Mix by hand with a spatula for exactly 2-3 minutes using folding motions to collapse large air bubbles while preserving the light texture.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Store buttercream at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 2 weeks, but always re-whip cold buttercream for 30 seconds to restore smooth texture.timing3 days room temp, 2 weeks refrigerated
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
10
people
Level
beginner
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American buttercream was invented in 1915 when sugar rationing forced bakers to replace meringue with straight powdered sugar.
American Buttercream
Whip up a delightful American Buttercream with just three easy ingredients! This creamy, sweet frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike—just butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla are all you need. Create a smooth, velvety texture that will elevate any dessert and leave your taste buds begging for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 10🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 750g of unsalted butter (52.5 tbsp)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- approximately 1.3kg-1.4kg of icing sugar (6.5 cup)
- vanilla extract
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing a box of icing sugar with the softened butter.
- 2
Gradually add more icing sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
- 3
If the mixture is too thick, add cooled boiled water a little at a time to thin it out.
- 4
Use a spatula to mix by hand for a few minutes to remove air bubbles.
- 5
Store any leftover buttercream in an airtight container.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Beat butter at room temperature (65-68°F) for 3-5 minutes until it increases in volume by 50% and becomes pale white before adding any sugar.technique65-68°F, 3-5 minutes
- ✓Add powdered sugar gradually in 3-4 additions while mixing on low speed to prevent sugar clouds and ensure proper incorporation without overbeating.technique3-4 additions
- ✓Use cooled boiled water instead of milk or cream because the pasteurization eliminates bacteria that could cause the buttercream to spoil faster.ingredient
- ✓Mix by hand with a spatula for exactly 2-3 minutes using folding motions to collapse large air bubbles while preserving the light texture.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Store buttercream at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 2 weeks, but always re-whip cold buttercream for 30 seconds to restore smooth texture.timing3 days room temp, 2 weeks refrigerated