Buttercream icing recipe

Buttercream Icing recipe

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make buttercream icing recipe? Look no further! This recipe is perfect for adding a creamy and rich finishing touch to your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time, you'll have a delectable homemade icing that will impress everyone. Get ready to indulge in the sweet and velvety goodness of this classic buttercream icing.

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Buttercream icing recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	butter, softened
1 tsp	vanilla extract
600 g	icing sugar, sifted
2 tbsp	milk

Instructions

Use a food mixer, as it makes the task easier and faster.

Thoroughly beat the vanilla into the butter. Add the sugar about one quarter at a time, whilst beating thoroughly. Beat in the milk and continue to beat until very light and fluffy.

Keep covered until required. Refrigerate if necessary but bring back to room temperature for use.

Either pipe using a piping bag and nozzle to swirls as a topping, or apply with a palette knife.

Please note: the number of servings is arbitrary in order to comply with CU’s requirements but this quantity should be sufficient for several cakes.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a