Comments on: Basic Vanilla Buttercream Recipe

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:50:05 +0000

In reply to Nicole. Yay, Nicole! I'm so happy it was a hit!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:28:10 +0000

Thank you for this recipe! I followed your instructions and it turned out perfectly! I used it for frosting cupcakes

By: Whitney

Whitney — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:39:43 +0000

In reply to Amber.

Hi Amber! For 3 6-inch layers you’ll only need one batch for a semi-naked finish. If your layers are larger in diameter you may need 1.5 batches. Here’s a handy chart I made for calculating buttercream amounts: https://sugarandsparrow.com/how-much-buttercream-do-i-need/

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:14:05 +0000

In reply to Whitney.

Hi, reading your blog and watching your videos has been so helpful for me! if i am layering 3 layers of sponge then icing to a semi naked style how much would you say id need to make of this butter cream? thank you
amber

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:28:03 +0000

In reply to Nalini. Hi Nalini! Just follow the times and speeds in the recipe. For high speed go all the way to 5, for low speed use it on the lowest setting. Hope that helps!

By: Nalini

Nalini — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:04:47 +0000

Hello.I have a hand mixer https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08S3MMJ7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Its a 300W 5 speed mixer,can you please advise what speed I must be using to do this?

By: Whitney

Whitney — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:29:12 +0000

In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb! Here’s a handy chart I whipped up for calculating how many batches of buttercream you’ll need: https://sugarandsparrow.com/how-much-buttercream-do-i-need/

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:07:25 +0000

Hi I’m going to use this butter cream to “fill & frost” a semi naked cake. How much will I need to do a 4 layer 10 “ round cake? Thank you for sharing your knowledge Love from Calgary, AB

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:09:51 +0000

In reply to Jay.

Hi Jay! The buttercream should never drip down the side of the cake. It sounds like either your butter was too melty to begin with or your kitchen environment was too warm (or both). Here’s a blog post I wrote about how to fix buttercream consistency if you find this happens again: https://sugarandsparrow.com/buttercream-consistency/

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 02:46:59 +0000

In reply to Colleen. My buttercream came out too thin I think, it was dripping down the side of the cake. Did I perhaps let the butter sit out at room temperature for too long?