Butter Cream Icing for Cakes and Pastries
by Tarla Dalal
An icing made primarily from soft butter, the Butter Cream Icing for Cakes and Pastries has a buttery flavour and luscious mouth-feel that make it stand out from the crowd of regular cream-based icings.
The fluffed-up butter, sweetened with icing sugar and flavoured mildly with vanilla essence, is noticeably special and is sure to be enjoyed to the hilt. Make it your first choice for cakes and pastries made for celebrations involving children.
We have used it in our Swiss Roll recipe.
Butter Cream Icing for Cakes and Pastries recipe - How to make Butter Cream Icing for Cakes and Pastries
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup
3/4 cup soft butter
1 cup icing sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
- Method
- Sieve the icing sugar and keep aside.
- In a bowl, cream the butter using a wooden spoon or a spatula till it is light and smooth.
- Gradually, add the sieved icing sugar and cream till smooth using a wooden spoon or a spatula.
- Add the vanilla essence and mix well.
- Use as required.
| Energy | 101 cal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 22.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 292.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1.7 mg |
| Sodium | 75.5 mg |
| Potassium | 2.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Which butter should be used for buttercream frosting (brand) ? Tia
Can I use this for cake frosting? How long can this be stored and how?
which butter used
Sounds so simple. Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
This receipe is very easy & yummy . so yum yum
Simple and yummy butter glaze.. for cakes.. this recipe is really nice..