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Default Buttercream problem


Mike H wrote:
> wrote in news:1153810844.799264.284690
> @i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
>
> > I would really appreciate some advice on making buttercream.
> >
> > I have tried making simple buttercream using the recipe of sugar,
> > butter, and heavy cream or water, but was not successful.

>
> WHat is the recipe you're using, with measurements?


For the first method:

115g butter, softened
250g icing sugar
2 tsp boiling water or milk
1 tsp vanilla essence

When the sugar didn't dissolve, I added more milk, thinking it will
help. I didn't record how much was added.

For the second method (using blending first):

Mocha buttercream : 4 tbsp instant coffee powder
4 1/2 tsp water
8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
(used 113g)
1 1/4 cups icing sugar (used 150g to
make it less sweet)
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream, chilled
(used 210ml)

Thanks.

Kim