31 Reviews of Classic Buttercream Frosting

From: MarthaStewartWanabe

On Jun 26, 2007

This is the best buttercream frosting I've had so far and the easiest recipe. I used this recipe to help my friend decorate cupcakes for her son's 3rd birthday party. The frosting was so smoothe and creamy! We made both white and chocolate, and they both were a big hit. I will say, though, that we dipped our fingers into the chocolate a lot more than the white! Yummy!

From: *Elaine*

On Aug 5, 2002

This has got to be the best buttercream frosting recipe I have ever had or made! The only change I would make is that I found that 1 1/2 lb of powdered sugar was enough to satisfy my sweet tooth. Also, I think that 2 lb would have made my frosting too thick, but it just depends on personal preference. Either way, it's a keeper!

From: Lauren Clark

On Feb 9, 2003

Well, I've been looking for the perfect buttercream icing recipe and I must say that... I'll continue looking. This wasn't the best, but it was okay. I had trouble with the getting the consistency just the way I wanted it. I only put 1 pound and 1/2 of the powdered sugar in it as suggested and it was way too runny so I kept adding more until I added 2 pounds (the amount in the recipe) and then it just tasted like powdered sugar, not like "butter cream". Thanks for a good recipe, but it doesn't really suit my tastes.

From: KarlaOregon

On Jun 10, 2002

extremely rich, but extremely yummy. I decorated my first cake with this frosting. Will definetly be using this recipe and no longer buying the frosting from the stores!!! Thank you...

From: Amy H in Bellevue, WA

On Jul 12, 2003

Sorry, we didn't like this frosting. It was the wrong consistency for detail decorating - too dry. Also, both my husband and I did not like the flavor.

From: Karen=^..^=

On Oct 20, 2002

This is very good and also pipes well. I used this on a First Holy Communion cake and I had enough to frost a half sheet cake plus color the remaining with food coloring and pipe around the outside and write with. I also only had to use 1 1/2 lbs. of sugar to get the right consistency. Thanks!

From: creammaster

On Jan 12, 2004

I found that a mere pound and a half of powdered sugar was still too much. I only used that much, because I was suspicious of the recipe calling for 2 pounds; I was right. Also, I was not happy with the consistency. I added 3 eggs to mine and used heavy cream instead of milk, and the frosting came out too thin and sweet for my liking. I will keep looking.

From: Awal2125

On Oct 2, 2007

This is the best frosting in the world! Seriously, my boyfriend is really picky about frosting and he said that this is the best he's ever had. He requests that I make this frosting for every cake that I make. I haven't made the chocolate variation yet but I have made the white at least 5 times. He can't get enough of it!

From: momof2tots

On Apr 3, 2002

used this for my sons birthday cake. I got many complements. this frosting is truly buttery and very creamy! its a keeper!

From: CHEF GOLDEN WINGS

On Jul 25, 2005

Loved this and just reprinted to put on my inner cabinet door as it's only one I will use now........thanks!!!