Hello,

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.

Using electric beater, the icing sugar just won't dissolve no matter
how long I beat. The butter almost melted after such a long beating
time.

Using another method of blending the mixture before beating to fluffy
state, the mixture turned into liquid form before I could beat it to
soft or firm peak.

Just wonder where did I go wrong? Advice badly needed.

Thanks.

Kim