You want buttercream –- but what kind? Yes, there are several different types of buttercream frosting, each with a butter base and varying degrees of sugar. For example, German buttercream uses ...

The type of buttercream she made is an American buttercream frosting, using blocks of unsalted butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract. She recommended using block butter for this type of frosting ...

Buttercream will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Always start with all of your ingredients at room temperature. In warmer kitchens it may help to add a pinch of ...