Classic American Buttercream Recipe

The foolproof, classic American-style buttercream - silky smooth, sweet and incredibly versatile. Perfect for piping onto cupcakes or frosting cakes, and easily flavoured with any liquid you like.

  • Difficulty
    1 out of 5
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 0 minutes
  • Servings: Frosts 12 cupcakes or 1 layer cake
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Ingredients

150g soft unsalted butter
340g icing sugar
3-4 tbsp whole milk (or any liquid you'd like to flavour with)

Discover the secret to the Crumbs & Doilies irresistibly smooth and creamy buttercream! Perfect for icing cupcakes, cakes, or even just eating by the spoonful (we wouldn't judge!). This downloadable recipe will have you whipping up sweet, fluffy delights that bring a smile to every bite. Grab your mixer and let the fun begin!