Pour this icing over cakes and cupcakes ... and not as sweet as most American-style buttercream recipes. The recipe includes plenty of butter, vanilla, and a touch of almond extract.

This creamy strawberry buttercream frosting is the delightful, fruity touch you've been looking for to top your favorite ...

French-style buttercream is made in the same way, but with the addition of egg yolks, which produce a much richer icing. If the mixture splits or curdle instead of emulsifying, stick the bowl in ...

Since vanilla is the primary flavor component in both the cupcakes and frosting, use the real stuff! The final step is a rich and creamy vanilla buttercream frosting. This is a basic recipe that ...