Buttercream Frosting Recipe

05/03/2016 · Updated on: 17/05/2023

Perfect for Decorating Cakes & Cupcakes. Better than ANY other frosting recipes I’ve tried this recipe is delicious, foolproof and easy! Plus storage, coloring and flavoring hints and tips.

Perfectly Pipeable for all your Cake, Cupcake and Decorating needs, this has been my go-to frosting recipe for over 10 years!

Heres the recipe quantities & conversions

250g softened butter (8.8oz / 2.5 sticks)
600g / 21oz powdered sugar, sifted (this is around 5 cups if measured prior to sifting)
1 tsp vanilla (or your desired flavouring essence)
1-2tbsp whole milk

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Sylvia Collins

Hello! I'm Sylvia Collins, a fervent cake lover, recipe creator, and the heart behind my beloved cake recipes blog. For over a decade, I've been on a sweet journey, dedicating my life to the art of cake baking and sharing my passion through my writings. My adventure began with a simple love for cakes and an insatiable desire to express my creativity through baking.