Let’s be honest—there’s something deeply comforting about the scent of vanilla wafting through your kitchen. It’s like baking ...

We're pretty sure it'll become your go-to recipe. It reminds us of an Italian meringue buttercream but without the extra steps. Simple to prepare, it's buttery and light with a silky smooth texture.

French-style buttercream is made in the same way, but with the addition of egg yolks, which produce a much richer icing. If the mixture splits or curdle instead of emulsifying, stick the bowl in ...

Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwich biscuits. Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing.

Note: If you are icing a 3-layer cake, use the following recipe proportions: 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8-10 confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Recipe from More ...

Get the recipe for a carrot dome cake with Swiss meringue buttercream decorated with fresh flowers and silk bows. You can do it — promise!