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| 50 grams | Butter softened, unsalted | |
| 200 grams | Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown) sifted |  |
| Vanilla Extract (Nielsen-Massey) |  |
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Basic Buttercream
Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad
Ideal for your perfect cupcakes made to your taste
| Preparation Time | 05 minutes |
|---|---|
| Portions | 12 |
| Skill Level | Easy |
| Average Rating |  |
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How to make Basic Buttercream
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- Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth, adding orange juce, coffee or hot water if liked to help soften it and make a soft smooth consustency.
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