No cupcake or cake is complete without a luscious layer of butter icing. This Icing recipe will take your baked goods to the next level, adding a creamy, sweet, and visually appealing finish.
Why you will love this Butter Icing Recipe
This butter icing is the perfect complement to any cake or cupcake for several reasons:
- Versatility: Customise it with your favourite flavours and colours to match any occasion.
- Texture: The icing is smooth, creamy, and perfectly spreadable.
- Simplicity: Easy to make with just a few basic ingredients, yet yields professional-quality results.
Tip – When piping rosettes on cupcakes, it is important to note that this technique requires a substantial amount of icing. This recipe is enough for 24 cupcakes. If you have any leftover icing, you can store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
This Icing is the perfect finishing touch for your baked creations. Its smooth, creamy texture and customisable flavours make it a versatile choice for any cake or cupcake. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet professional-quality icing. Click here for my cupcake recipe.
Heavenly Butter Icing
Ingredients
- 250 g / 8.8 oz Butter
- 1 kg / 8 cups / 35,2 oz Icing Sugar
- 75 ml / ⅓ cup / 2.5 oz milk
- Flavouring to taste but for chocolate approximately 2 Tbsp Cocoa
- Colouring
Instructions
- In a Kitchen Aid stand or hand mixer, beat the butter until it is soft and creamy.
- Sift and add the icing sugar to the butter. Add milk. To prevent the icing from dispersing and creating a mess, cover your mixer with a clean dish cloth while mixing.
- Mix in your chosen flavouring and colouring, then beat for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy. The icing should be stiff enough that a spoon remains upright when inserted. Adjust the consistence with a small amount of milk or icing if necessary.
I would love to hear from you
What flavours and colours do you love to use in your butter icing? Have you tried any unique combinations that turned out amazing? Share your tips and experiences in the comments below!
