The Most Requested Buttercream Recipe
The Most Requested Buttercream Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 unsalted butter, sticks, room temperature
- 1 salted butter, stick, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, less than
- 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Ensure both the unsalted and salted butter are at room temperature, soft, and spreadable. This is crucial for a smooth buttercream.
- 2
Cut the 4 sticks of unsalted butter and 1 stick of salted butter into smaller pieces. This will help them mix more easily and evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the cut butter into the bowl of a stand mixer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the 1/2 cup of shortening to the butter in the mixer bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Attach the paddle attachment to your stand mixer. The paddle attachment is preferred as it helps prevent incorporating too much air, which can lead to air bubbles in the finished buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Begin mixing the butter and shortening on medium speed. Continue to mix for a few minutes until the mixture becomes light in color and appears creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add slightly less than 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk to the butter mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Pour in 1 tablespoon of clear vanilla extract. Clear vanilla is used to maintain the light color of the buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Mix everything together with the paddle attachment for another 2 to 3 minutes until all the liquids are fully combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Sift 2 cups of powdered sugar directly into the mixing bowl. You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar later to achieve your desired sweetness and consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Start mixing on low speed to prevent the powdered sugar from flying out of the bowl. Once combined, gradually increase the speed to about 6.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Continue to whisk for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until the buttercream becomes smooth, light, and fluffy.
⏱️ 8 min
- 14
Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min
- 15
Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey. The honey will add a subtle flavor and contribute to a beautiful shiny and glossy appearance.
⏱️ 1 min
- 16
Continue mixing until the buttercream is perfectly smooth, fluffy, and has a lovely sheen.
⏱️ 2 min
- 17
Your buttercream is now ready to be used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or any other baking creations!
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The Most Requested Buttercream Recipe
- 4 unsalted butter, sticks, room temperature
- 1 salted butter, stick, room temperature
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, less than
- 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Ensure both the unsalted and salted butter are at room temperature, soft, and spreadable. This is crucial for a smooth buttercream.
- 2
Cut the 4 sticks of unsalted butter and 1 stick of salted butter into smaller pieces. This will help them mix more easily and evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the cut butter into the bowl of a stand mixer.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the 1/2 cup of shortening to the butter in the mixer bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Attach the paddle attachment to your stand mixer. The paddle attachment is preferred as it helps prevent incorporating too much air, which can lead to air bubbles in the finished buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Begin mixing the butter and shortening on medium speed. Continue to mix for a few minutes until the mixture becomes light in color and appears creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add slightly less than 1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk to the butter mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Pour in 1 tablespoon of clear vanilla extract. Clear vanilla is used to maintain the light color of the buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Mix everything together with the paddle attachment for another 2 to 3 minutes until all the liquids are fully combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Sift 2 cups of powdered sugar directly into the mixing bowl. You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar later to achieve your desired sweetness and consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Start mixing on low speed to prevent the powdered sugar from flying out of the bowl. Once combined, gradually increase the speed to about 6.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Continue to whisk for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until the buttercream becomes smooth, light, and fluffy.
⏱️ 8 min - 14
Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the buttercream.
⏱️ 1 min - 15
Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey. The honey will add a subtle flavor and contribute to a beautiful shiny and glossy appearance.
⏱️ 1 min - 16
Continue mixing until the buttercream is perfectly smooth, fluffy, and has a lovely sheen.
⏱️ 2 min - 17
Your buttercream is now ready to be used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or any other baking creations!