1. Cream Cheese Buttercream
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
3–3½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add vanilla and salt.
3. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy and spreadable.
2. Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3½ cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Beat butter until light and fluffy.
2. Sift cocoa with powdered sugar.
3. Add sugar/cocoa mixture gradually, alternating with cream.
4. Stir in vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth.
3. Coffee Buttercream
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3–3½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tsp instant espresso powder (or strong brewed coffee, cooled)
1–2 tbsp milk or cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Dissolve espresso in a small amount of warm milk (if using powder).
2. Beat butter until creamy.
3. Add vanilla and espresso mixture.
4. Slowly add powdered sugar and more milk if needed for consistency.
4. Lemon Buttercream
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3–3½ cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Beat butter until smooth.
2. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar.
4. Beat until light and fluffy.
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