Comments on: Buttercream 101 (With My Favorite Recipe) https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/ eat dessert first Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:12:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Theresa https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1242520 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:29:11 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1242520 5 stars
Hello,
I love Zoe’s recipes! One question I have is, I will be using her American Buttercream recipe and I really thought that I read some where that she said either the salt or the Almond extract were what most bakeries use in their American Buttercream. Can you tell me which one it was? Of course, I cannot locate that guidance now.

]]> By: Marisa Wiedl https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1132151 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:48:52 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1132151 5 stars
Hi Zoe! This recipe is my go-to! I was wondering if there is a way to add cream cheese for a SMBC for carrot cake? I find that cream cheese icing is just so sweet and the consistency is tough to decorate with.
Thanks!
Marisa

]]> By: Pete https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1102398 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:07:18 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1102398 “The most important thing is to make sure your butter is the right temperature”…. so why not tell us what that temperature (or range) is?

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1100829 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:01:57 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1100829 In reply to Kate.

Hi Kate! It will definitely work, but American Buttercream is often preferred by kids. This buttercream isn’t very sweet so it really just depends on the kid’s preferences!

]]> By: Kate https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1100304 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:58:40 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1100304 5 stars
Hi Zoe,

Love your show, blog and recipes. Thanks for sharing your passion and talent. I’m hoping to make a cupcake dress for my daughters birthday. Would this buttercream work on cupcakes? Thanks!

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1040734 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:13:28 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1040734 In reply to Marci Horgan.

Hi Marci, Zoë is more comfortable using a knife because that’s how she learned how to do it. But if a knife doesn’t feel comfortable to you, there’s nothing wrong with using a cake leveler. No right or wrong — just your preference! I hope you enjoy Zoë’s buttercream recipe!

]]> By: Marci Horgan https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1040556 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:45:49 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1040556 Hi, Zoe! I just took a class on decorating and loved it! The only thing I really didn’t like was the “buttercream” used by the instructor — I’m going to use yours instead. I do have a question: why do you not use a cake leveler rather than a knife? I can never get a cake even when using a knife. I’m so looking forward to my Zoe’s Buttercream Cake! And please — give your Poodles scritches from me. My son has a Standard, and Stanley is treasure…….

]]> By: Jenn https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1040460 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:49:43 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1040460 Hi Zoe! Thank you for the recipe! Can you share the piping tip numbers that you used for the roses and for the leaves? I would like to try to recreate them. Thank you so much!

]]> By: Stephani from The ZoeBakes Team https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1036451 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:12:35 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1036451 In reply to Miriam.

Hi Miriam, Zoë has never used those tips, but from what she’s seen, she thinks they should work just fine. Storage depends on how long they will sit for. If you are planning to serve them the next day, the counter is fine (and they should be served room temperature). If you will be serving them a few days later, covered in the fridge is best (a cake dome would be helpful so you don’t ruin any decorations!). Be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving. I hope this helps!

]]> By: Miriam https://www.zoebakes.com/2023/10/16/how-to-buttercream-a-cake-video/#comment-1036406 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:56:46 +0000 http://zoebakes.com/?p=4018#comment-1036406 Can I use the ‘Russian Tips’ with this buttercream? How do I store the cupcakes/cake when finished? Is this a fridge thing or a counter top thing?
Thank you!

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