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Gingerbread Buttercream

Posted on January 9, 2021December 21, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve made gingerbread buttercream a few times over the years for different projects, but realized I haven’t shared the recipe…

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image of smooth dairy free buttercream frosting in bowl

Smooth Buttercream

Posted on September 25, 2020March 19, 2020 by Chelsweets

A question I get on almost every cake video I share is “how do you get your frosting so smooth??”…

Posted in Frosting13 Comments on Smooth Buttercream
image of chocolate italian meringue buttercream frosted on top of chocolate cupcakes

Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream

Posted on September 5, 2020August 21, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I frost most of my cakes with American buttercream, sometimes I like to mix things up! One of my…

Posted in FrostingTagged IMBC6 Comments on Chocolate Italian Meringue Buttercream
image of orange chocolate buttercream

Chocolate Orange Buttercream

Posted on August 12, 2020August 2, 2020 by Chelsweets

While chocolate and orange might sound like an odd combo, it reminds me of being a kid. My Grandma always…

Posted in FrostingTagged Chocolate, chocolate orange2 Comments on Chocolate Orange Buttercream
photo of a slice of berry chantilly cake showing mixed berry filling and fluffy mascarpone cream

Mascarpone Cream

Posted on July 23, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

After making my berry chantilly cake this spring, I was inspired to share a recipe for this mascarpone cream! It’s…

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image of golden lavender cake cut with slice hovering in the air to show pretty and moist purple cake layers

Lavender Buttercream

Posted on July 18, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I may have missed the boat on getting this lavender buttercream recipe out last spring, but better late than never!…

Posted in FrostingTagged Swiss Meringue Buttercream1 Comment on Lavender Buttercream
image of sugar free cake frosted with a sugar free buttercream frosting

Sugar Free Frosting

Posted on July 6, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I never thought make sugar free frosting, but here we are! I was inspired by the surprising number of requests…

Posted in Frosting, Healthy OptionsTagged sugar free12 Comments on Sugar Free Frosting
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Whipped Cream Frosting with Cream Cheese

Posted on June 11, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

While my american buttercream doesn’t seem to sweet to me, I know that it is for a lot of people!…

Posted in Cake Filling, Frosting29 Comments on Whipped Cream Frosting with Cream Cheese
image of a batch of super smooth air bubble free frosting that has been stirred by hand

Buttercream Consistency

Posted on May 25, 2020November 10, 2020 by Chelsweets

As I was writing my post on how I make smooth buttercream, I began to touch on the subject of…

Posted in Frosting28 Comments on Buttercream Consistency
photo of chocolate cupcake frosted with chocolate scm frosting

Chocolate Russian Buttercream

Posted on May 4, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

After learning about Russian buttercream earlier this year, I fell in love with this incredibly simple and delicious frosting! I…

Posted in Frosting27 Comments on Chocolate Russian Buttercream
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White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Posted on April 27, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’m not always the biggest fan of white chocolate, but there’s something about this white chocolate frosting recipe that’s absolutely…

Posted in FrostingTagged white chocolate10 Comments on White Chocolate Frosting Recipe
image of vegan buttercream frosting piped onto a cupcake

Vegan Buttercream

Posted on April 13, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

When you’re making allergen friendly cupcakes, it’s key that you have a great vegan buttercream to top them with! Whenever…

Posted in Dairy-free, Frosting10 Comments on Vegan Buttercream
image of swiss meringue buttercream made in a pink kitchenaid

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Posted on April 2, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

While I frost most of my cakes with American buttercream, sometimes I like to mix things up! One of my…

Posted in FrostingTagged Swiss Meringue Buttercream72 Comments on Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
image of raspberry buttercream frosting piped out using a wilton 1m tip to show how easy it is to pipe with

Raspberry Frosting

Posted on March 23, 2020November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

I worked on a white chocolate raspberry cake last week, and did quite a bit of experimenting with raspberry frosting….

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Baileys Frosting

Posted on March 12, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I was working on a recipe for Baileys cupcakes this month, and decided to make a Baileys frosting to go…

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image of strawberry buttercream piped using a wilton 1m frosting tip

Strawberry Buttercream

Posted on February 13, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve been working on this strawberry buttercream recipe for years. I’ve made strawberry buttercream in the past, but I wasn’t…

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Russian Buttercream

Posted on January 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I’ve decided that 2020 is going to be my year of frosting. As much as I love using my American…

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Oreo Frosting

Posted on July 15, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of frosting. One of the few things that make buttercream even…

Posted in FrostingTagged oreo59 Comments on Oreo Frosting
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Salted Caramel Frosting

Posted on May 28, 2019November 12, 2020 by Chelsweets

This past week I wanted to recreate a salted caramel drip cake I made a few years ago. This meant…

Posted in FrostingTagged caramel26 Comments on Salted Caramel Frosting
sharing how long buttercream last in the fridge and freezer, and how to store it properly

How Long Does Buttercream Last?

Posted on April 6, 2019November 16, 2020 by Chelsweets

In addition to getting asked for my American buttercream frosting recipe, I also get a ton of other questions about…

Posted in FrostingTagged make ahead62 Comments on How Long Does Buttercream Last?
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Chocolate American Buttercream

Posted on March 28, 2019November 16, 2020 by Chelsweets

Everyone needs a really good chocolate buttercream recipe, and this chocolate American buttercream is mine!! It’s still super easy to…

Posted in Frosting, TutorialsTagged Chocolate74 Comments on Chocolate American Buttercream
image of red buttercream made with different types of food coloring, red powdered food coloring, and natural food coloring like beet powder

Red Buttercream Frosting

Posted on February 9, 2019November 16, 2020 by Chelsweets

There are a few different things you can do to make BRIGHT red buttercream frosting that doesn’t taste bitter! These include using gel food coloring, making the frosting in advance, and using extracts to flavor the buttercream.

Posted in Frosting, Tutorials64 Comments on Red Buttercream Frosting
image of avocado buttercream in stand mixer

Avocado Frosting

Posted on September 20, 2018December 25, 2020 by Chelsweets

Avocados seem to be EVERYWHERE in Manhattan lately. They’re on toast, in smoothies, and you can add them to pretty…

Posted in Frosting, VeganTagged avocados1 Comment on Avocado Frosting
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Easy Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Posted on July 31, 2018December 24, 2019 by Chelsweets

My classic american buttercream recipe is my top blog post, and is also my most frequently requested recipe! While I feel…

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Peanut Butter Buttercream

Posted on June 20, 2018December 24, 2019 by Chelsweets

Peanut butter is one of my favorite flavors, so it’s about time I share my peanut butter buttercream recipe. I…

Posted in FrostingTagged best peanut butter frosting, chelsweets, chelsweets peanut butter frosting, pb frosting, PB&J frosting, peanut butter american buttercream, peanut butter buttercream, peanut butter frosting32 Comments on Peanut Butter Buttercream
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The Best Whipped Chocolate Buttercream

Posted on May 8, 2018August 23, 2019 by Chelsweets

I’ve shared my go to vanilla American buttercream recipe, and frequently get asked if have a chocolate frosting recipe! However,…

Posted in FrostingTagged chelsweets, chocolate whipped cream, whipped cake filling, whipped chocolate buttercream, whipped chocolate cake filling, whipped chocolate filling, whipped chocolate frosting52 Comments on The Best Whipped Chocolate Buttercream

Best Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on November 24, 2017February 6, 2020 by Chelsweets

I get asked a lot about my cream cheese frosting recipe, and I’m finally sharing it! People call cream cheese…

Posted in FrostingTagged best cream cheese frosting, chelsweets, chelsweets cream cheese frosting, cream cheese buttercream, Cream Cheese Frosting, cream cheese frosting for cake, cream cheese icing, easy cream cheese frosting157 Comments on Best Cream Cheese Frosting
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Fireball Cupcakes

Posted on October 16, 2017September 2, 2019 by Chelsweets

I had my first taste of fireball when I was 19, and it had a lasting impression. It’s a flavored…

Posted in Cupcakes, FrostingTagged alcohol cupcakes, boozy cupcake ideas, boozy cupcakes, boozy fall cupcakes, chelsweets, cinnamon fireball cupcakes, cinnamon whiskey cupcakes, fireball cupcake recipe, fireball cupcakes, fireball whiskey cupcakes9 Comments on Fireball Cupcakes

Black Frosting

Posted on October 10, 2017February 4, 2020 by Chelsweets

With Halloween just around the corner, I’ve been using black frosting on quite a few of my baking projects. This…

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Chelsweets Buttercream Rosette Cake

Vanilla American Buttercream Recipe

Posted on November 1, 2016October 18, 2020 by Chelsweets

There are so many reasons why I love my vanilla american buttercream recipe. The first is that is only uses…

Posted in FrostingTagged american buttercream661 Comments on Vanilla American Buttercream Recipe

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