'Must-Try' Perfect Buttercream in 10 mins

Owning a cafe is difficult, especially when you bake your own goodies. This buttercream recipe really made our desserts famous for our homemade style and flavour. It's super quick and easy, the best part is that the frosting will stay stiff all day- even for transporting! It's the best cupcake and cake icing recipe!

Homemade buttercream is absolutely delicious! Try this buttercream recipe with other flavour extracts for unique bakes like this beautiful Floral Coconut Buttercream cake. This is my favorite buttercream frosting recipe. Give it a try!

TIP for Troubleshooting: Making the Perfect Buttercream

I live in Canada so it's a bit dryer, and I find using 3.5 cups and 4 tbsp of milk, gives me the perfect buttercream consistency. You want your buttercream to be a bit stiffer to make it easier for piping. 

Less Sweet

If you don't want your buttercream to be too sweet try using 3.5 cups of sugar and less milk for the same consistency.

Too Thin

If your buttercream is too thin, add 1 tbsp of powdered sugar at a time, whisk well until your buttercream is stiffer.

Too Stiff

If your buttercream is too stiff, add 1 tbsp of milk at a time, whisk well until your buttercream is smoother. 

For Later Use

If you are storing your buttercream for later use - Keep the buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. 

For Long Term Storage

The buttercream will keep well in the freezer for 1 month if stored properly. simply store it in an airtight container or ziplock bag. When ready to use let the buttercream come to room temperature, and using a hand mixer, whisk until fluffy again. Spread on your cupcakes or cakes for a delicious homemade treat! 

Best Buttercream Ever!

frost 10-12 cupcakes total time 10 mins

ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups/one pound powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-5 tbsp milk or cream

directions

1. add softened butter into your stand mixer or bowl
2. beat butter on medium to high in a stand mixer for 3 minutes until fluffy
3. just before the end of 3 minutes, add vanilla, 3 tbsp milk to butter, keep beating
4. reduce to medium, pour in one cup of sugar at a time
5. add food coloring if you wish
6. if the frosting is still too stiff add 1 tbsp of milk at a time and beat until fully incorporated
7. spread on cake or cookies
8. add sprinkles
9. using an airtight container, store in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze to keep for up to 2 months
10. bring to room temperature, and beat before the frosting to restore the original texture

Happy Baking!

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This recipe was inspired by Frugal Living Mom's Perfect 6 Minute Buttercream, thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!