How to make Perfect Buttercream Icing | Baking Mad

We show you how to make the perfect buttercream icing in our buttercream masterclass. When it comes to buttercream, it's all about the whipping! We've used a machine and we strongly recommend you do too. Even if it's an electric handheld whisk. The more time you spend whipping the butter to begin with, the lighter and whiter your icing will be which is a great base if you then want to colour it. When it comes to adding the icing sugar, we've used Silver Spoon icing sugar as this doesn't lump and gives you a really smooth consistency. Add the icing sugar in a bit at a time to ensure lots of air gets incorporated and that it's thoroughly mixed in. When it comes to flavouring, nothing beats a classic vanilla. We've used Nielsen Massey as it's an extract rather than a flavour which means it's QUALITY. Don't spend time and effort making cakes to be let down by your ingredients!

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