After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
Author: xoshadyxo
The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups...
Author: Dee Akeson
Best buttercream frosting--great for Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake!
Author: Jennifer
Everyone thinks that I got the cake from a professional bakery when I use this buttercream. It is fluffy and not too sweet, perfect for wedding cakes or...
Author: Emo G.
Brown butter frosting is an 'old' recipe that is not commonly used anymore; however it is delicious. It is easy to make as long as you are careful to not...
Author: blueyedfeather
This frosting recipe was the one my Grandma used on top of her oatmeal cake, spice cake, and banana nut cake. I also like it on a yellow or white cake....
Author: rlt11_NMC
An easy to make egg-free frosting that works great for decorating cookies for holidays, birthdays and parties. When you need to add coloring to icing,...
Author: Sharon Gerstman
This simple icing recipe pairs perfectly with ANY type of cake!
Author: Rizzy Fischer
I decided on a whim yesterday that I wanted to make cupcakes for Canada Day. I didn't have time to buy frosting before getting ready for the fireworks...
Author: Denise
An easy, mint-flavored frosting. You can substitute 4 to 6 tablespoons creme de menthe syrup for the peppermint extract and milk, if desired.
Author: GlacierFreeze
Custard buttercream (German buttercream) is a very rich buttercream icing made with the addition of custard. You can change it up by adding different flavors...
Author: LenaM
A creamy and light buttercream frosting with natural vanilla flavor for your cakes or cupcakes. Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature to ensure...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion. This is an old recipe from the 1940's.
Author: Adora Marchi
This is a very sweet frosting - it reminds me of maple candy.
Author: Sarah
This buttercream is great for icing cakes, and writing on them. It gets hard when refrigerated, so you have to let it come to room temperature before serving....
Author: Kristen Pontier
This banana butter frosting is the perfect complement to peanut butter cupcakes.
Author: Lisa Altmiller
This unusual frosting recipe is made with burnt butter! It is excellent on yellow cakes, and I always get rave reviews. Do not substitute margarine for...
Author: Cheryl
Super yummy frosting that is completely free of animal products! Yay! My husband and kiddo love it, and I am sure it will be a hit with your family and...
Author: Allison Rykiel
This quick and easy buttercream is made with margarine and shortening, just like the in-store bakeries!
Author: Kris
A delicious and tangy buttercream frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Author: mocrosby
This recipe makes enough batter for both a 9-inch cake and a 9x13-inch red champagne cake decorated with edible flowers.
Author: MARBALET
Use this recipe to get an ideal buttercream for frosting and borders on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.
Author: Rick Mazzuca
This is sort of a finicky frosting, but so good. Once you master this type of buttercream, you will never go back to the overly sweet powdered sugar type...
Author: Sarah Dipity
This flavorful icing is ideal for decorating. It may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week. Re-whip before using.
Author: morabam2011
This buttercream is light and fluffy and good for those who don't like a sickeningly sweet American buttercream. Make sure you use real egg whites and...
Author: Tanya Rosario
Smooth and creamy strawberry buttercream made with real strawberries and cream cheese. Tastes like a strawberry smoothie! This recipe will generously frost...
Author: Sarah Dipity
The success of this frosting is in the technique, not the ingredients. It's so creamy and not too sweet.
Author: mom2frankandy
This is a frosting I normally put on birthday cakes. Its like the frosting that bakeries put on cakes, but I much prefer to make my own since I know what...
Author: Carol
A light butter cream that uses egg whites to give a lighter feel to the frosting. Can use pecans instead of black walnuts or use as a plain vanilla butter...
Author: Rebecca Ponkow
This frosting it the best you will ever taste. It is so creamy and just tastes great on any cake.
Author: Debbie
A tasty (and boozy) version of frosting! Great on cakes or cupcakes.
Author: *DW*
This is my grandma's recipe for buttercream frosting. It works wonderfully for decorated cakes, and tastes great!
Author: larkspur
This is a rich, caramely buttercream frosting, which pairs perfectly with a simple chocolate cake, or frost an apple cake for a sweet Autumn treat. This...
Author: LenoreRockchild
This recipe makes an ideal buttercream for frosting cakes and decorating them with borders.
Author: Rick Mazzuca
Maple flavored frosting that tastes great on the Maple Nut Cake or try it on a plain yellow or chocolate cake, yummy! Increase the amount of maple extract...
Author: Carol
This frosting goes very well on my cookies 'n cream cupcakes. I sold these at a local soccer game and they were a big hit!
Author: letthemeatcake
This recipe uses only honey as a sweetener and is thus a perfect option for people wanting to avoid refined sugar! It makes enough to frost 1 layer cake...
Author: Jana
This super yummy Oreo® frosting goes perfectly with a deep, dark chocolate cake. Makes enough to frost a 2-layer cake or 24 cupcakes.
Author: metread
I knew that my husband's favorite cake was spice cake so I made this for him and he absolutely died when he tasted it! It's now his favorite (even better...
Author: Stephanie
A touch of red food coloring gives this buttercream frosting recipe a lovely pink hue.
Author: Judy Wattenbarger
This buttercream frosting with cranberries and almond extract adds a great tart-sweet flavor to white or pound cake.
Author: Allrecipes
I made this buttercream to decorate vanilla cupcakes. It has a spicy kick but is still sweet.
Author: Perversia
A decadent brownie from Delish.com for the avid mint and chocolate lover.
You don't have to make a Williamsburg orange cake to enjoy this creamy and buttery Williamsburg frosting made with orange liqueur.
Author: Carol
Best buttercream frosting--great for Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake!
Author: Jennifer
Use this icing on your favorite sugar-free baked goods, such as cakes and cupcakes.
Author: Pyure
A truly delicious frosting that almost tastes like caramels. Perfect for cakes and cinnamon rolls.
Author: kategreat