Buttercream frosting is one of those things that is either too sweet or it's perfect. There is no in-between. I am no expert on the many types of buttercream frosting. But I do know what kinds of frosting I do not like: Overly sweet frosting. It always seemed to make the cake too sweet. This recipe, as I have found, is ideal for sweet cakes. It is just a basic American Buttercream.
Now it doesn't have a story other than every time you make it, it will be slightly different.
This recipe was a two take wonder to create. I took a basic recipe I found online years ago and made little tweaks and within two tries of making it, I had it down pat.
As is often the case with older recipes, it depends on the weather that's the main secret to the perfect buttercream. But the end product should be like thick whipped cream.
This frosting recipe makes frosting cake incredibly easy as well. The fluffiness doesn't deflate when you spread it for a layer between cakes, and it still holds its texture.
This simple, not too sweet American buttercream adds an old school flare to any confection. As someone who doesn't enjoy the film that a lot of handmade frostings leave on the tongue, I have found that this recipe doesn't do that unless you eat a lot of it. I especially like it on my Aunt's hummingbird cake or my strawberry cake.
Basic, not too sweet America Buttercream Frosting.