Buttercream
A classic, easy-to-make buttercream that is simple to color and flavor, suitable for spreading or piping.
Ingredients
icing sugar (sifted)
225 g / 8 oz / 1 1/2 cups
soft unsalted butter
100 g / 3 1/2 oz / scant 1/2 cup
vanilla essence (optional)
1/2 tsp
Instructions
1
Mixing
Beat everything together in a large bowl for a few minutes until light and fluffy. If the mixture looks a little on the heavy side, whisking in 1/2 teaspoon of boiling water works wonders.
2
Variations
If you want coloured or flavoured buttercream, add ingredients to taste (see suggestions below).
