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19 Decadent Recipes for Rich, Creamy Buttercream Frosting

JANUARY 26, 2023
19 Decadent Recipes for Rich, Creamy Buttercream Frosting
No dessert is complete without a thick, luxurious layer of buttercream frosting. Whether you’re decorating a birthday cake or layering cupcakes for a special occasion, buttercream frosting always adds the perfect finishing touch. Lucky for us, there’s no singular recipe for this classic topping — it comes in a variety of flavors, colors and textures. From light and silky to thick and fluffy, these 19 recipes will show you how to make the best buttercream frosting for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a classic vanilla frosting or a more daring maple whisky, you’ll find a recipe that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Gimme That Flavor

Espresso Buttercream Frosting

This espresso buttercream frosting is creamy and decadent and so easy to make. It's perfect for spreading onto cakes or piping onto cupcakes.
2
58
10 min
TOTAL TIME
393
CALORIES
$0.45
PER SERVING
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Espresso Buttercream Frosting
Tatyanas Everyday Food

Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting

How to make the best salted caramel buttercream for your next cake, cupcakes, macarons and more!
2
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1232
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
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Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting
Culinary Hill

Buttercream Frosting

This Buttercream frosting is my go-to when I want an easy, fluffy vanilla frosting that tastes incredible. This recipe makes enough for one sheet cake, one 9-inch layer cake, or at least 2 dozen cupcakes.
8
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
348
CALORIES
$0.40
PER SERVING
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Buttercream Frosting
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Partylicious

Vanilla American Buttercream Frosting

Using only one bowl and four ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this easy and classic vanilla American buttercream frosting in just 10 minutes so try it today!
18
1,607
10 min
TOTAL TIME
143
CALORIES
$0.20
PER SERVING
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Vanilla American Buttercream Frosting
Dessarts

Black Buttercream Frosting

Making black frosting is easier than you think! This black buttercream recipe is tasty and doesn't have to use any food coloring.
10
123
2
10 min
TOTAL TIME
809
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
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Black Buttercream Frosting
I Heart Eating

Whipped Buttercream Frosting

Light and fluffy buttercream frosting made without powdered sugar.
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4,580
118
40 min
TOTAL TIME
170
CALORIES
$0.21
PER SERVING
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Whipped Buttercream Frosting
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Cooklist AI

Velvety French Buttercream

Indulge in this velvety French buttercream, providing a distinctively rich and smooth frosting perfect for cakes and pastries. Move aside, Swiss and Italian meringue buttercreams - this silky sensation is sure to become your new favorite!
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1262
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
Velvety French Buttercream
Directions
9 STEPS
1
Place the 6 large egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with the whisk attachment.
2
Add 1 cup granulated sugar to a small 2-quart saucepan and carefully pour ½ cup water around the edges. Do not stir, and turn the heat to medium to allow the mixture to come to a boil.
3
As soon as the sugar syrup begins to boil, attach a candy thermometer.
4
When the mixture reaches around 220° F, begin whisking the egg yolks on medium.
5
When the sugar syrup reaches 239° F, remove from heat. With the mixer running at high speed, slowly and carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the egg yolks, targeting the spot between the whisk and the sides of the bowl.
6
Continue to whip until the mixture is light, fluffy, and cool to the touch.
7
Gradually beat 1½ cups butter into the yolk mixture, a few tablespoons at a time, until all the butter is incorporated. The mixture may appear curdled at this stage, but continue mixing, and it will become smooth.
8
Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and mix until combined.
9
Use the buttercream immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two weeks. It can also be frozen for up to three months.
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Sugar Geek Show

Easy Buttercream Frosting

Delicious, rich and easy buttercream frosting recipe that anyone can make. This is not a crusting buttercream. It is meringue based so it has a slight shine and chills nicely in the fridge. Takes 10 minutes to make and is fool-proof! Light, fluffy and not too sweet. 
426
38,058
344
10 min
TOTAL TIME
850
CALORIES
$0.92
PER SERVING
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Easy Buttercream Frosting
Cupcake Project

Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Lemon buttercream frosting is so refreshing for summer! It's smooth and pipes really easily. I love it on cupcakes, cakes, or even sandwiched between two cookies.
10
1,682
3
6 min
TOTAL TIME
243
CALORIES
$0.18
PER SERVING
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Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipe
The Stay At Home Chef

Perfect Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream Frosting is a classic option for cakes and cupcakes. This buttercream frosting recipe is perfection every single time.
6
7,821
34
8 min
TOTAL TIME
1963
CALORIES
$1.76
PER SERVING
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Perfect Buttercream Frosting
Oh So Delicioso

How to make the best ButterCream Frosting

The most delicious buttercream frosting ready in only 5 minutes. Use on cupcakes or any cake you like.
3
348
5 min
TOTAL TIME
205
CALORIES
$0.23
PER SERVING
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How to make the best ButterCream Frosting
Two Cups Flour

Maple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Maple Vanilla Buttercream frosting recipe for icing your cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. Homemade buttercream frosting sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
316
1
720
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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Maple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Crazy For Crust

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

This is the BEST Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe and perfect to use on any layer cake, sheet cake or cupcakes. It's easy with just 5 ingredients and absolutely delicious.
2
622
17
20 min
TOTAL TIME
297
CALORIES
$0.23
PER SERVING
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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Taste of Home

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

This simple peanut butter buttercream frosting makes enough to frost a three- or four-layer cake. For peanut butter-lovers, this is the only frosting they need in their recipe boxes. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
2
467
521
10 min
TOTAL TIME
1556
CALORIES
$1.64
PER SERVING
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Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
Chef Zee Cooks

Perfect Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

I love baking and I recently finished a course on cake decorating which has made me a cake making machine! My go…
1
1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
1391
CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
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Perfect Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
Just So Tasty

Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

This raspberry buttercream frosting can be made from fresh or frozen berries. It's thick, creamy, smooth & you can easily pipe it on cakes or cupcakes. You'll love the pretty pink color and fresh raspberry flavor. 
1
17,053
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
246
CALORIES
$0.26
PER SERVING
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Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
Southern Parm

Boozy Maple Whiskey Buttercream Frosting

Sweeten up your desserts with this delicious Boozy Maple Whiskey Buttercream Frosting! Made with just the right amount of maple syrup and whiskey, this frosting will have your taste buds begging for more. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or even as an ice cream topping, you'll love this unique twist on ...
3
1,104
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1680
CALORIES
$1.71
PER SERVING
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Boozy Maple Whiskey Buttercream Frosting
I Scream for Buttercream

Almost Homemade Buttercream Frosting

This almost homemade buttercream frosting is super easy! No one will know it's made from canned frosting...it just tastes amazing. Make canned frosting taste just like homemade!
47
4,089
8
20 min
TOTAL TIME
968
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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Almost Homemade  Buttercream Frosting
A Beutiful Mess

Sweetened Condensed Milk Buttercream Frosting

This Sweetened Condensed Milk Buttercream Frosting recipe is a deliciously creamy, melt-in-your-mouth frosting perfect for topping any dessert. It's made with simple ingredients like butter, sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners' sugar for a sweet, rich topping that can be used on cakes, cupca...
4
115
1
759
CALORIES
$1.16
PER SERVING
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Sweetened Condensed Milk Buttercream Frosting
Kleinworth Co.

Coffee Buttercream Frosting

Calling all coffee lovers. This rich and creamy Coffee Buttercream Frosting is the perfect addition to all your cakes and confections. Just 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!
3
5 min
TOTAL TIME
520
CALORIES
$0.58
PER SERVING
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Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream Frosting FAQ
When does buttercream frosting expire?
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