Frostings & Icings

The Best Chocolate Buttercream for Cupcakes

October 22, 2010 | 79 Comments | Email | Print
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I know that saying anything is the best is a bold statement, but I stand completely behind this one. There’s nothing I love more than buttery, satiny smooth and sublime frosting. And few things are worse than an absolutely subpar frosting. This chocolate buttercream certainly ranks among the sublime. The combination of butter that is [...]

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Easy Vanilla Bean Buttercream

March 24, 2010 | 56 Comments | Email | Print
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Since posting my last couple of cakes (see Tinkerbell and Super Mario Brothers), I have received a number of comments and emails from readers asking what types of recipes, fillings and frostings I use for the cakes. It really all depends on what the person asks for, so I thought I would start by sharing [...]

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