Bakery
Vanilla Buttercream
A simple 1:1 buttercream — margarine + icing sugar, beaten to a fluffy spread. The neutral base for every flavoured filling.
Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
8
Per serving
138kcal
Protein
0g
Carbs
13g
Fat
10g
Fibre
0g
Ingredients
- 100 gMargarine (or unsalted butter)
- 100 gIcing sugar
- 1/2 tspVanilla essence
Method
- 1
Soften margarine at room temperature — it should be pliable, not melted.
- 2
Beat margarine 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- 3
Add icing sugar in 3 batches, beating each in until smooth.
- 4
Add vanilla. Beat another minute. Store in fridge, soften before using.