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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
  • This is the only buttercream recipe you’re ever going to need! It’s quick and easy to make, it’s delicious, it’s stable and it’s versatile. In this tutorial I'll show you:
    0:20 Buttercream ingredients
    1:21 How to make buttercream
    3:22 How to check the consistency of buttercream
    4:17 How to store buttercream
    4:46 Troubleshooting air bubbles, grainy buttercream, yellow buttercream etc
    5:53 Bloopers
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  • @rlrieth
    @rlrieth Před 3 měsíci +11

    I’ve been making and decorating cakes for over 50 years. While this video didn’t teach me much that I didn’t already know, I appreciate her lessons. I always use salted butter and often add a pinch more salt to dampen the sweetness.

  • @dooneyweb
    @dooneyweb Před 11 měsíci +34

    This was so helpful, I've never made a better buttercream in my life! I stuck to using the lowest setting and only adding the icing sugar to the butter 1/4 at a time.
    For anyone else using a handheld mixer, I used the dough hook attachments instead of the whisks and it worked a treat!

  • @keedaaah
    @keedaaah Před měsícem

    So excited to use this ! I just got into decorating cakes and I wanted to learn how to make butter cream. So easy to follow ! Thank you ! I’ll be back after I make it ❤.

  • @andreacollyer77
    @andreacollyer77 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so so much, I really enjoyed watching this can't wait to use your recipe 😊

  • @Kateseyes
    @Kateseyes Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the recipe. It is delicious! My husband loves it too😊

  • @rekhachauhan7091
    @rekhachauhan7091 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thankyou so Much Emily for sharing with us

  • @carolmeakins3578
    @carolmeakins3578 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Great tutorial. I have always increased the speed! Will try to remember to whisk on a low speed when making the buttercream. Thank you x

  • @SylviaSopo-us4rp
    @SylviaSopo-us4rp Před 9 dny +1

    Thanks I will try it

  • @nafisan8367
    @nafisan8367 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Tried other buttercream methods but I have to admit this one is the best buttercream method I’ve ever made thank you so much

  • @SteveHsFavorites
    @SteveHsFavorites Před rokem +20

    6:01 Emily this was a great tutorial. As a beginner I made a sponge cake and made your buttercream icing. It was easy to make with your instructions. It turned out white, smooth and tasted so good. Right now cake is in frig and the crumb coat finished. Can’t wait to do more decorating on the cake.Thank you!

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem +1

      Yay! I'm so happy to hear all of that!

    • @tishsmiddy71
      @tishsmiddy71 Před rokem

      How much of the ingredients! She never shares that

    • @user-tb1tk7gn6p
      @user-tb1tk7gn6p Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@tishsmiddy71the video literally shows the amounts. 5 sticks of butter, 1 bag of powder sugar and 1 tbs of vanilla. Add milk a little at a time (start with a tablespoon) if it’s to thick.

    • @emmyofalla2453
      @emmyofalla2453 Před 7 měsíci

      Just butter and sugar ?

  • @deenamiller3095
    @deenamiller3095 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you so, so much for all of your helpful information. I am a novice baker, learning all the time. ❤

  • @BuzzWithYourCuz
    @BuzzWithYourCuz Před měsícem

    I can’t wait to try making this

  • @Autumn-zd9nq
    @Autumn-zd9nq Před 6 měsíci +4

    I made decent butter cream frosting before but watching your video helped me see two mistakes I made. I think my next batch will be perfect! I’m so excited! 😊Thank you!

  • @praisepillai8145
    @praisepillai8145 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Super. I love this British girl. ❤❤

  • @blessingyakubumamman3645
    @blessingyakubumamman3645 Před 9 měsíci

    Every tips of yours is really good and helpful. Thank you Ma. You’re the best👍🏻

  • @susanmeyer9619
    @susanmeyer9619 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm going to try these tips next time I make buttercream, Emily!! So very useful, thank you 😊🙏🏽🇨🇦

  • @Brandi_the_Baker
    @Brandi_the_Baker Před 2 lety +39

    I always beat my buttercream on a low speed for quite a while after I have mixed it together and I find that helps get rid of any air bubbles. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

    • @ashleerobinson5
      @ashleerobinson5 Před 2 lety

      How long do you let it mix after everything is incorporated. I heard that does help with decreasing air bubbles making you be able to smooth a cake better. How long do you let it run

    • @Brandi_the_Baker
      @Brandi_the_Baker Před 2 lety

      @@ashleerobinson5 about 5 to 6 min.

    • @ashleerobinson5
      @ashleerobinson5 Před 2 lety

      @@Brandi_the_Baker I just iced a cake and caught hell with it. I used 4 sticks of butter 7 cups of powder sugar and 3 table spoons of heavy cream . It just kept sliding off the cake and you could see through it! It’s like once I wrap it up and come back to ice a few moments later it’s like it’s all of a sudden soft . Not sure what’s going on

    • @Brandi_the_Baker
      @Brandi_the_Baker Před 2 lety

      @@ashleerobinson5 how hot is your kitchen?

    • @ashleerobinson5
      @ashleerobinson5 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Brandi_the_Baker my thermostat is usually set on 70 and I’m in Mississippi lol that heat !!!!

  • @freygirl4life
    @freygirl4life Před 5 měsíci +5

    It watching your video I realized the recipe is what I have been using for years on my Christmas cookies and cinnamon rolls. Very cool.

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před 5 měsíci

      Oh how interesting! I've never heard of using buttercream on cinnamon rolls - I bet it's delicious!

  • @kimberlyward5796
    @kimberlyward5796 Před 2 lety +9

    I did this tonight!! It was my first time ever making frosting. It came out on the first try!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 🙏💛🌻🌈☀️💥🤓

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před 2 lety

      Yay! That makes me so happy!

    • @rw9347
      @rw9347 Před rokem

      How did you get a cake order and never decorated a cake before?

    • @kimberlyward5796
      @kimberlyward5796 Před rokem

      Lol, I just started baking. Am currently in culinary academy to learn

    • @rw9347
      @rw9347 Před rokem

      @@kimberlyward5796 Amazing! Sorry, my question was actually for someone else lol. I was just curious because I can never get anyone who will want to pay the price 😭

  • @lululala8167
    @lululala8167 Před 4 měsíci

    Best and most helpful video so far!!! Thank you 🎉

  • @Anouchka16
    @Anouchka16 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this recipe! For the first time my buttercream really worked! ❤

  • @queenifeanyi6226
    @queenifeanyi6226 Před 2 lety

    I will give it a try thanks

  • @cris.creationpage1815

    The best buttercream for a beginner. ❤👍

  • @okolietheresa4868
    @okolietheresa4868 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thanks Emily you make baking n icing cake look easy❤

  • @NakkissVentures
    @NakkissVentures Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for the best explanations.

  • @aminamaradesa9778
    @aminamaradesa9778 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video, clear and thorough instructions , just subscribed

  • @anthonyconpeggie5220
    @anthonyconpeggie5220 Před rokem

    Gonna give it a go

  • @nikitasutton5437
    @nikitasutton5437 Před 2 lety +4

    This really is a great buttercream recipe!

  • @angelaturkington6358
    @angelaturkington6358 Před rokem

    Thank you!!!!

  • @gloryugbalaka9864
    @gloryugbalaka9864 Před 4 měsíci

    Great thank you so much

  • @lovelyamalovely8766
    @lovelyamalovely8766 Před rokem

    Thank you so much

  • @doitsavemoney
    @doitsavemoney Před 2 lety +2

    Perfect 👌 accompanied with good skills and talent 👏👏👏

  • @soffukuro
    @soffukuro Před 11 dny

    Thank you!

  • @user-my5qh2bb6h
    @user-my5qh2bb6h Před měsícem

    Thanks so much

  • @yuvanesh2156
    @yuvanesh2156 Před rokem +4

    Ma'am,my mom made your vanilla frosting for my sister's birthday cake last week it was simply delicious and irresistible. Ma'am can you show us how to make chocolate version frosting and we're not worry about the sweetness cuz everyone in my family has sweet tooth included my grandparents. God bless medical student Malaysia 😋✌️❤️🙏

  • @chiagochilagorom2206
    @chiagochilagorom2206 Před 2 lety +1

    I always love your channel

  • @user-vj2qo6ow5h
    @user-vj2qo6ow5h Před 2 měsíci

    Love your recipe

  • @chrissypaguandas9845
    @chrissypaguandas9845 Před rokem +2

    Just tried your recipe, so easy and very yummy 😋

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem

      Oh I'm so glad!

    • @am.2485
      @am.2485 Před rokem

      Can you please, tell me how much butter, sugar have you used...how many grams of each? Thank you!!

  • @belindasteve4749
    @belindasteve4749 Před rokem

    I got an order of a birthday cake for 19/11 buh i have never decorated any cake.Thank you for sharing this simple and beautiful way of decorating it!!!Due to this😊😊I’m going to make my first decorated cake confidently 💪💪💪

  • @urslaadongo5159
    @urslaadongo5159 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @felicitykenter7748
    @felicitykenter7748 Před rokem +11

    Omg, I just made this recipe, it tastes so good and is super smooth! I can't wait to try it on your Very Vanilla Cake recipe, which is currently cooling on the bench!
    I love how you are so detailed with your instructions with everything, you speak and write so concisely. 💜

    • @honeybunnyk6428
      @honeybunnyk6428 Před rokem +1

      How did it go? I am making a cake for my mom birthday with the exact recipe.

    • @felicitykenter7748
      @felicitykenter7748 Před rokem +1

      @@honeybunnyk6428 it was so good! Everyone enjoyed it! I wish I could share a photo. Highly recommend

    • @honeybunnyk6428
      @honeybunnyk6428 Před rokem +1

      @@felicitykenter7748 Thanks

  • @lorrainehicks9172
    @lorrainehicks9172 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great tutorial. You always give the best advice. And you answer my questions before I can ask them. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

  • @johnarmlovesguam
    @johnarmlovesguam Před rokem

    Thank you.

  • @chloeruth937
    @chloeruth937 Před rokem

    wow! thanks so much

  • @berthabwalya7214
    @berthabwalya7214 Před 11 měsíci

    it's very nice.

  • @bluestar.8938
    @bluestar.8938 Před 2 lety

    Thank you : )

  • @ma.victoriamaximo4518
    @ma.victoriamaximo4518 Před 2 lety

    Thank you 🤗😊

  • @zeynepezer8393
    @zeynepezer8393 Před 2 měsíci

    I’m gonna make a cake for my boyfriend’s birthday. This video was very helpful. Thank you soo much🥰

  • @stashagarcia101
    @stashagarcia101 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank Emily. Loved the tutorial.

  • @nelsonmuntz3194
    @nelsonmuntz3194 Před 2 lety

    Your bloopers at the end made me 🤣

  • @nikolaosfoodmyfoodislandway

    Thank you so much ❤

  • @ashy8170
    @ashy8170 Před 11 měsíci

    I made it again, this time it came pretty well but o added two teaspoons and it was more liquid i like it smooth and abit runny but stif if that makes sense? I put it in the freezer

  • @JoyceMullins69
    @JoyceMullins69 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you❤

  • @user-zl8hk2kv4m
    @user-zl8hk2kv4m Před 7 měsíci

    Very nice

  • @andreaarsola5800
    @andreaarsola5800 Před rokem

    Trying this buttercream without fear of messing up🎉

  • @agathabaraka6077
    @agathabaraka6077 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much,.. for sure, the slow speed helps alot

  • @teresaryan4956
    @teresaryan4956 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this video very informative.

  • @oliviananyunja7383
    @oliviananyunja7383 Před rokem

    Waaaawuuuu this was great

  • @nhango7942
    @nhango7942 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @rinangambi4714
    @rinangambi4714 Před měsícem

    Hi Emily please recommend a good baking butter brand

  • @wajahatmuneer3193
    @wajahatmuneer3193 Před 23 dny +1

    Shortening butter can use?

  • @saira5476
    @saira5476 Před rokem

    Very nice x

  • @loriseabrook1906
    @loriseabrook1906 Před rokem

    New subbie!!! I can’t wait to try this and see more of your recipes. Question?? Is there a way to practice frosting a pretend cake like styrofoam and let it dry to see how it looks or use it to decorate in a bakery window or shop? Or scrape it off and start again to practice again or on a mat? Ty. Only use this frosting for practice to get better at piping? Ty

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem +1

      Hi! Yes, you can use this on styrofoam cake dummies or for practice piping but after it sets it can't be reused because it crusts and with get grainy if you stir it. After smoothing frosting or piping with it, just scrape it off and put it into an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap or even a large ziplock bag and then it will stay soft so you can reuse it.

    • @loriseabrook1906
      @loriseabrook1906 Před rokem

      @@BritishGirlBakes thank you

  • @shehara007
    @shehara007 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Emily, love all the tips. What would be the solution for condensation? I find some days when I put my cake inside the fridges just enough to get the crumb coat or the first coat of frosting to get hard (max of 30 to 45 mints in the fridge) and taken out to room temp that there’s condensation. Any tips or advice is much appreciated.

  • @cindyburrows453
    @cindyburrows453 Před 9 měsíci

    I'm just learning how to make buttercream always used canned icing thanks for putting easy on you channel. Easy sounds great. Thank you

  • @Ld-32369
    @Ld-32369 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰😊🧁

  • @zoraidaacevedo3060
    @zoraidaacevedo3060 Před rokem

    Hi! Is this buttercream good for tropical weather? I live in Puerto Rico

  • @angheldee6562
    @angheldee6562 Před rokem

    Hy. We usually make our own icing sugar. But after making the buttercream after your recipe it is grainy. I beat it up with a handmixer because I don't have a kitchen robot at home. Could it be because of the handmixer?

  • @mnr98.x
    @mnr98.x Před měsícem

    Love this video, it's super helpful! Does anyone know the convertible measurements for ML and Grams?

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před měsícem +1

      You can switch between them in the recipe box on my website! Just click Metric or US :) www.britishgirlbakes.com/buttercream-frosting/

    • @mnr98.x
      @mnr98.x Před měsícem

      @@BritishGirlBakes Thank you ☺️

  • @Bee-Kind-Baker
    @Bee-Kind-Baker Před rokem

    Hello, Emily! Wonderful teaching. Thank you so much! Beginner here and feeling very discouraged… none of the frostings that I make, turn out for piping. They end up too soft. Being so new to this, I’m mainly trying very simple decorating like with the 1M tip. So hoping this recipe works for me 🌺
    By the way, is there a chocolate version for this?

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem

      Good luck! I hope you love it! And yes, my Best Chocolate Buttercream recipe is on www.britishgirlbakes.com :)

    • @rosaa4589
      @rosaa4589 Před rokem

      ​@@BritishGirlBakes hi big fan

  • @S.E.C-R
    @S.E.C-R Před rokem

    I just made a batch and it’s delicious!!! Can I cover and leave it on the counter until Saturday (today is Wednesday) or should I put it in the fridge and pull it back out on Friday?

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem

      So glad you love it! I would leave it on the counter if the room is cool but if it's hot, I'd put it in the fridge until Friday

  • @estersitumorang8130
    @estersitumorang8130 Před rokem

    Hi Emily, i'm from Indonesia.
    In my country the recipe to make a buttercream, usually we use white margarine or whipping cream, and yeah it's not solid as your buttercream recipe, so the cake frosting is not smooth as you do, i'm really thankful for what you shared, it's really Meaningful for me.
    Mau God bless you Emily, i do like all your konten at your CZcams, you really help me.
    And if i want to frosting 20 inch of cake, how many the measure of the recipe that i must use ?
    🙏☺️

  • @somapal9841
    @somapal9841 Před rokem

    In different countries room temperature is different. So what temperature do you mean by room temperature here? In our country in summer the room temperature is normally 36 degree centigrade.

  • @marthanansike7539
    @marthanansike7539 Před 2 lety +1

    How long do you beat the butter cream using a low speed

  • @shanicericketts4024
    @shanicericketts4024 Před rokem

    Can this be used in hot climate? I live in Jamaica

  • @womblestacker7993
    @womblestacker7993 Před rokem

    Nice

  • @LilMissPris
    @LilMissPris Před rokem

    I haven't had success with Texas HEB sugar but I also haven't been sifting!

  • @cindyburrows453
    @cindyburrows453 Před 9 měsíci

    What would you use for lemon. They say fresh is better

  • @eileen-kingdomdelk6318

    Hi made some mistakes I didn’t sift and I used the wrong mixer part. I can do this buttercream. I will try this soon as my new tips arrive. Thank you

  • @kesialaweh6611
    @kesialaweh6611 Před měsícem

    Sorry, but I only have a hand mixer do I use the dough attachment or whisk?

  • @ashruz_3095
    @ashruz_3095 Před rokem +1

    How would you adjust this adding a stick of shortening for stability in hot climates? This is pretty much the recipe I use minus the stick of butter and I can never find advice on when to add the shortening and how to avoid air from the shortening meaning you are mixing extra. Thanks! I just want that silky smooth buttercream finally!

    • @christinadawerson8498
      @christinadawerson8498 Před rokem

      Look at karolyn kakes I think that’s how you spell her name but she uses shortening and she is very helpful

    • @waleskarivera74
      @waleskarivera74 Před rokem

      You want to mix both the shortening and butter together first so half and half of each then add the powder sugar. I like to make double batches as my 6 quart can handle it so I put 2 cups unsalted butter, 1 cup of vegetable shortening, and 2 bags of confectionery sugar about 4 LBS. I shake my bags off sugar for a bit and squeeze them so that I don't have to sift, I never have time and I'm batching large cakes.

  • @ANewday19
    @ANewday19 Před rokem

    How do you get pure white buttercream without the yellowing?

  • @affluyvonne-zm2yv
    @affluyvonne-zm2yv Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you sweetheart for all your tuiturals, they are very helpful
    Please can l mix whipped cream powder with chilled milk and add if l don't have cream?

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm not familiar with whipped cream powder but if mixing it with milk makes cream that can be whipped, I would imagine it would work for frosting!

  • @manimegalaiabinesh4183
    @manimegalaiabinesh4183 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the tutorial, while coming to cream, can I add heavy whipping cream?, and for Milk, do I need to boil the Milk and bring to room temperature or it's just right from the pack.

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před měsícem

      Hi! Yes, heavy whipping cream is fine and no, milk doesn't need to be boiled. Since you're adding such a small amount, cream or milk straight from the fridge is fine but if you want to let it come to room temperature that's fine too!

  • @gomathykv8190
    @gomathykv8190 Před rokem

    Very nice 👍

  • @rw9347
    @rw9347 Před rokem +2

    How far in advance do you make your buttercream? Do you store in the fridge or on counter?

  • @strhhswgter
    @strhhswgter Před 8 měsíci

    Using pure vanilla paste will add vanilla flavor plus the it has vanilla seeds.

  • @shehariliyanapathirana
    @shehariliyanapathirana Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing us . From sri lanka ❤❤. I will try this recipe 😊

  • @mayaal862
    @mayaal862 Před rokem

    Can I use condensed milk instead of sugar

  • @BloxburgBerries
    @BloxburgBerries Před 9 měsíci

    How do you get your butter cream so white? is it the ingredients or do you have a special trick?

  • @littlelady3895
    @littlelady3895 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the tips....
    The tiny bit of purple to make a White White Buttercream, I heard on another video, it's opposite of yellow on the color wheel, and purple will cancel out the yellow. It said was best done to just the butter before adding the sugar. And I have since learned, that too much makes it kinda of Gray! Lol.
    Where do you stand on using part Shortening? One recipe I found uses 1 part Shortening to 3 parts real butter, mix then add the tiny bit of purple for a more white color, mix then add the sugar. But don't use to much or it will be greasy.

  • @mobany2027
    @mobany2027 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi, thank you for such great tips. Just one question should the cream be chilled or in a room temperature while adding ?

  • @niljee8202
    @niljee8202 Před 2 lety

    Anyone could help...how should i calculate my ingredients for different size of cake plz

  • @justpandora7798
    @justpandora7798 Před rokem

    Can I ask the brand of icing sugar you use? I have found the two main known uk brands are so temperamental x

    • @LilMissPris
      @LilMissPris Před rokem +1

      She must be in Texas because that is a grocery store brand local to Texas.
      HEB Grocery store

  • @lightofthecross4513
    @lightofthecross4513 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi can I use less amount of sugar ?

  • @jlee7677
    @jlee7677 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello! Thank you for the tutorial! I am trying to make icing to cover a half-sheet cake. Would this recipe be enough?

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před 3 měsíci +1

      It depends on whether you're using it for filling too (eg a two- layer sheet cake) and how tall the cake is. I would double the batch to make sure you have enough and you can freeze the leftovers :)

    • @jlee7677
      @jlee7677 Před 3 měsíci

      @@BritishGirlBakes Thank you for a quick reply!! Will make enough as you recommended! Ty!

  • @goodwillbunny5773
    @goodwillbunny5773 Před rokem +1

    You can also use CLEAR VANILLA not brown vanilla for a white frosting.

  • @vania6178
    @vania6178 Před rokem +1

    would it be possible to decrease the amount of sugar to a 1:1 or 1:1.5 ratio with butter? I am wanting to make this for my family but they're not into super sweet stuff

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před rokem +2

      Yes you can reduce the sugar but the consistency won't be as stiff. You can skip the milk/cream at the end of the recipe to compensate for using less sugar but if you find it's too loose for frosting or piping you'll need to add more sugar

  • @khadijatharuna1535
    @khadijatharuna1535 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing God bless you always.. Ameen.

  • @mylenebutler349
    @mylenebutler349 Před 2 lety

    Just wanted to no can I put my buttercream on the Friday night and decorate it on the Saturday where can I store the cake over night i live in australia and it's winter here can I live it out good you give me some ideas i am doing it tonight thanks so much if you can help me

    • @BritishGirlBakes
      @BritishGirlBakes  Před 2 lety

      Hi! If it's cool in the room you can store the cake at room temperature or you can wrap it in two layers of cling film/plastic wrap and put it in the fridge overnight.