Versatile Buttercream Frosting – a delicious recipe with unsalted butter, whipping cream, salt, powdered sugar, mint. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Put butter, cream, and salt into a pot and heat almost to a simmer, stirring often.
2
Turn off the stove and place the pot on a trivet where you'll be working.
3
Add 3/4 tsp extract of your choice and stir.
4
If using food coloring, add it now and also stir.
5
Add 4 cups powdered sugar.
6
Stir, then knead until smooth and all the powdered sugar has been absorbed.
7
Put the whole thing into a large container for now and wait for it to cool to room temperature. (DO NOT REFRIDGERATE! This will cause it to set.).
8
After it has cooled enough, put into a pastry bag for decorating or large-nozzle one to frost cupcakes. Or frost your cake with it. (Or eat it out of the container if having a sugar fit.).
651
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
121
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 cups powdered sugar, and more.
Yes, Versatile Buttercream Frosting falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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