American Buttercream RECIPES
Think you don’t like American buttercream? Chances are, you’ve just never had it done right. With the right ingredients, enough salt to balance the sweetness, and a little elbow grease, it can be smooth, rich, and downright delicious. This page is your go-to resource for mastering American buttercream, from basics to pro-level tips. Let’s get you frosting with confidence.
MY FAVORITE BUTTERCREAM BASE
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM
This classic vanilla buttercream frosting recipe is my go-to base for all of my American buttercream recipes. It is delicate, creamy, perfectly sweetened, and so simple to make. Let me teach you my best tricks for perfect buttercream every time to help you be on your way to piping or spreading it onto all of your cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more in no time.
Our Favorite American ButterCream
This is the best American buttercream recipe for piping, spreading, or filling.
American buttercream is a sweet frosting made from simple ingredients (butter, sugar, and liquid). It gets its name from the method of creaming butter and sugar together to create a creamy, fluffy texture. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s easy to use in several different applications: spread, piped, or as a filling. It is highly stable and does not easily melt, making it an excellent choice for warmer months and climates.
TRY MY Chocolate American Buttercream Recipe
How to make American buttercream: I break it down in every recipe post, as well as in my buttercream cookbook.
My cookbook dedicated entirely to buttercream not only contains 25+ American buttercream recipes with serving sizes for each to help you plan ahead, but also how to troubleshoot problems, prepare your ingredients to set you up for success, and cupcake/cake pairings to keep your tastebuds happy.