Once you make the best buttercream, you can never go back. There are many variations of making buttercream but this is the absolute basic, the foundation of it. Watch me make it here

I learnt the best tip ever for good buttercream at a course led by a pastry chef a few years ago and it’s been my go-to ever since.

You want good buttercream? Always use BUTTER, and always beat it first. Just the butter. You may be tempted to throw everything into the bowl at once, don’t do it.

Soften your butter and cream it until it turns white, then add the rest. Using a balloon whisk or any whisk attachment is the best.

Use a ratio of 1:2 of butter to icing sugar.

You can thank me later by sending me a lekker simple buttercream tray bake ?

Buttercream:
500g softened butter
1kg icing sugar, sifted
1-2 tsp flavouring (vanilla essence)
2tblsp milk, optional
Colour as desired

Enjoy!