this butter cream is amazing and Delicious

I am thinking of using this recipe for a large birthday cake, will it apply well to the top and the sides?
Thanks
Chelsea Sugar:
Yes, this icing recipe is a good choice for decorating cakes.

It is very easy and it is the best tasting icing ever. :)

This easy and very yummy

my sister makes buttercream all the time she never told me what recipe she makes Im gonna make these this weekend for my birthday cupcakes .. wonder if you can also change vanilla essance with a lil cocoa powder for choc flavour ??

Chelsea Sugar:
Yes, you could do that.

It is AMAZING!!!

I absolutely love this recipe! Tastes great and is super easy to make! definitely recommend it.

This is a great recipe. I don't usually use butter in my icing recipes but this is just so yummy and now I can't stop making it!

it was okay

I've used this recipe so many times and it's never failed me, it's easy and delicious

How could I change this to be a mocha flavour, how much coffee and cocoa and would I take anything out?
CHELSEA: it would depend on your taste. Suggest you adjust to your taste and preferred consistency. Let us know how you get on!

So good and so easy!

Yum in my mouth!

Haven't made it yet but really confused about the method
Where do you put in the vanilla?
CHELSEA: oops! We've updated the recipe - add the vanilla along with the hot water.

So good

Hi Chelsea,
Would Margarine Work For This Recipe? (Instead Of Butter)
Chelsea Sugar:
Yes, you could use margarine as a substitute for butter.

It is amazing almost ate it before it was even put on the cake.

Yum!!! But needed less icing sugar.

Perfect for the wedding cake I am icing, easy to apply and able to put a pattern on to make a nice finish.

Hi Chelsea!
Could this recipe be used to create a grass look?
CHELSEA SUGAR:
Yes, it can.

So good! Really was the icing of the cake! (Ha, get it?)

Dlish. Love it.

First time making icing, turned out so yummy. Love this recipe. Simple.

Tastes amazing and really easy to make

Sounds quite easy to make. I have some Lemon Flavoured Icing Sugar MFG 2012 10 06, and wondered if it was still ok to use, as i was going to try this recipe tonight. Thanks
Chelsea Sugar:
The best before date has passed. The flavouring and the colour may not be as originally intended.

It is a great recipe and I use it every time!

Hi, can butter be replaced with a dairy free olive spread in this recipe?
CHELSEA: we would't recommend it - not sure how it would turn out.

Sounds great! Am I able to make this ahead of time & pop in the fridge untill my cake is ready? Or is it best to put on cake straight away? Thanks!
CHELSEA: Hi there, yes you could make this ahead of time. It will harden a little in the fridge so it is best to bring it to room temperature before icing the cake.

Gonna eat it on its own :D

I HAVENT TRIED BUT LOOKS GOOD XD

Love it

Hi Chelsea
Can this recipe be used under fondant?CHELSEA: Generally buttercream icing can be used under fondant, would be interesting to know the result.

I really liked this recipe, it was very easy for me to make. I tried a different frosting which was from the Buttercream Frosting recipe. And I also added my own addition to that, 1 tbsp of cocoa powder and it was amazing! I love Chelsea recipes!

Quick question:
How much cocoa powder needs to be added to make this a chocolate buttercream icing?
Thanks :)
CHELSEA: Hi there, 1/4 cup cocoa powder would work well.

Really rich but quite good, holds shape really well and good for decoration.

Love to read recipe and see different methods to baking and preparing food.

This is so easy and if you are a beginer with icing its so good because it holds it shape so well!!!!!!!

Very very very tastyyyy and yummmyy recipe...:) Not only tasty but so quick and easy

Bit to sweet but looks good.

It is really good but mine was a little runny

Gives that wow look n taste

Easy and delicious

Does it turn out firm?
CHELSEA: Hi there, yes reasonably firm. It's firm enough to pipe onto cupcakes but still light and fluffy.

YUUUUUUUUUMMMMM

This buttercream recipe is amazing :D I use it every time I make cup cakes and I always get so many compliments on the icing.

Wow amazing icing

Awesome buttercream icing, I tried it for the first time and it tastes fabulous!

amazing

Really good icing, people should try more of this.

loved this icing

it makes your cakes look wonderful

It's really easy and is a real crowd pleaser.

I love this recipe it's easy to make and it tastes fabulous.

Great recipe, very tasty!