In warmer kitchens it may help to add a pinch of cream of tartar to your buttercream to help firm up or ‘stabilise’ it. For Italian or Swiss-style buttercream, whisk molten sugar (heated to ...

This easy 7-minute frosting is the perfect solution when you’re short on time and need a quick yet delicious topping for your ...

Turn the mixer off and add the icing sugar. Whip on medium-high speed ... over 3 - 4 minutes. The buttercream may look like it will break but keep beating; it will come back together.

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