19 Decadent Recipes for Rich, Creamy Buttercream Frosting
JANUARY 26, 2023
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
1090
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
Ingredients
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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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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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.
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7,821
34
8 min
TOTAL TIME
1963
CALORIES
$1.76
PER SERVING
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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4,089
8
20 min
TOTAL TIME
968
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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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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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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