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Simple American Buttercream Frosting (Creamsicle Variation)
A quick and easy American-style buttercream frosting, made with unsalted butter, confectioner's sugar, milk, vanilla, and a touch of orange zest for a creamsicle twist. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This recipe is faster than Swiss meringue buttercream but still delivers a light, fluffy, and creamy texture.
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Critical Success Points
- • Bring butter and milk to room temperature before starting.
- • Sift confectioner's sugar to ensure a smooth frosting.
- • Add sugar and milk gradually to avoid lumps and achieve the right consistency.
Safety Warnings
- • Do not use hot or melted butter; it will ruin the frosting texture.
- • Ensure all equipment is dry before sifting sugar to prevent clumping.
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