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How to Make Buttercream

How to make buttercream

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Prep

10 mins

Bake

Serves

Difficulty

Easy
How to Make Buttercream

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Quick and very easy recipe for basic buttercream icing. This smooth and fluffy buttercream is very versatile and can be used as a filling as well as to decorate cakes or cupcakes.

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Buttercream Recipe

HOW TO MAKE THIS BUTTERCREAM RECIPE

Step 1

Place the cubed butter into a medium bowl and using an electric mixer beat it until pale and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Add Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Cane Icing Sugar and beat together for 3-4 minutes until combined.

Step 3

Add 1-2 Tbsp of milk to loosen the texture of buttercream (if necessary), and beat again for 2-3 minutes until you have smooth, fluffy buttercream.

TOP TIP

Add lemon zest, vanilla, almond extract, or any other flavourings to your buttercream. You can also use food colouring.

Step 4

The buttercream is ready to use. Transfer it to the piping bag fitted with decorative nozzle, or use it as a filling or icing for the cakes, cupcakes, etc.

TOP TIP

Freeze any leftover buttercream for up to three months. Transfer it to zip-lock style bag or a freezer-friendly container and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Ingredients – 3 items

Serving

1

Fairtrade Cane Icing Sugar

Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Pure Cane icing sugar

500 g
Butter

Butter

Softened, and cubed

250 g
Milk

Milk

1-2 tbsp

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