How to Make Butter Icing (Buttercream icing)

How to Make Butter Icing (Buttercream icing

Butter icing (buttercream icing) serves as a yummy topping for Cakes, biscuits and a lot more. It is also used as a coating for cakes before covering with fondant. Butter icing (buttercream icing) is easy to prepare and does not require a lot of ingredients.

Ingredients

1- 200 grams Butter (softened at room temperature, don't melt in microwave
2- 400 grams Icing Sugar (sifted)
3- 4 tablespoonful Milk
4- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract(optional)
NOTE: if using powdered milk, dissolve 1 tablespoonful of milk in 4 tablespoonful

PREPARATION:

1. Place the soft butter in a wide bowl and beat until it is white, light and fluffy.

2. Then, gradually add the icing sugar and continue beating until the mixture is fluffy again.

3. Finally, add the milk and vanilla (if you're using any) and beat until well combined and smooth.

Now you have a yummy Butter icing (buttercream icing) for your cake frosting , icing and decorations just like these ones below.

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