Buttercream Masterclass: How to make Perfect Buttercream Icing | Cupcake Jemma

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • Is grainy, lumpy, stodgy buttercream getting you down? Do you long to be able to make yours light, creamy, whippy and delicious every time? Well now you can achieve your buttercreamy dreams with this buttercream masterclass video. I have taken the most common problems you talk about in your comments and given you the solutions! Woop!
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    150g unsalted butter, soft
    340g icing sugar, sifted
    3-4 tbsp whole milk/milk infusion/juice/other liquid
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Комментарии • 5 тыс.

  • @kikinovalova2353
    @kikinovalova2353 Год назад +448

    *150 g squeezable unsalted butter*
    - Beat for 5 minutes
    *340 g powder sugar*
    - Sort out through sieve
    - Add 1/2 of sugar to butter
    - Add second half of sugar when the mixture is nice, smooth, pale and whippy (cca 3-5 minutes)
    - Mix another 3-5 minutes (preferably 5)
    - Mix *1/4 tsp of vanilla extract* with *3 or 4 tbsp of whole milk*
    - Add just as much vanilla milk to your mixture as you need
    - With the vanilla milk add any flavours and/or colors you'd like
    - Speed the mixer up and beat for 3 or 4 minutes, just so the mixture connects well with the vanilla milk (and flavours and colors)
    - After a few minutes scrape the sides and check consistency, if need, add milk, continue mixing

  • @zoramthangitei9154
    @zoramthangitei9154 4 года назад +967

    The way she talk is so percise, strict and shows that she is a fast worker.😘

  • @rw4578
    @rw4578 4 года назад +31

    Thanks for putting the recipe in the video description and not forcing us to some website, like a lot of other baking RUclipsrs do. This is super helpful, thank you!

  • @isabellavargas7581
    @isabellavargas7581 3 года назад +2538

    We need a masterclass on the eyeliner thanks

  • @cinarod21
    @cinarod21 4 года назад +353

    Just wanted to say thank you! I actually made my first batch of buttercream icing, and it came out great. With everything being shut down because of COVID, I’ll be making my daughter 2 year old birthday cake. I’ll be tipping it with YOUR buttercream icing. Thank you!

    • @cinarod21
      @cinarod21 4 года назад +12

      Also happy because I didn’t have to go to the store to buy anything. It was so easy!

    • @AnkitaBisht93
      @AnkitaBisht93 4 года назад +3

      Hey can you help me what if icing sugar is not dissolving properly

    • @shadarahman2861
      @shadarahman2861 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/JOEmlAieEWU/видео.html

    • @pinkgirl1x
      @pinkgirl1x 4 года назад

      cinarod21 mine will turn 2 by September and I am looking for baking a birthday cake too

    • @krishnascooking8129
      @krishnascooking8129 4 года назад

      @@pinkgirl1x Pls help me to support view, subscribe and comment my channel. Tq

  • @lhood1211
    @lhood1211 4 года назад +1359

    US Measurements are as follow:
    150g of butter equal 2/3 cup
    340g of powdered/shifted sugar equal 2 3/4 cups

  • @sanchariroy9325
    @sanchariroy9325 4 года назад +60

    She's so sincere and whatever she does , she does it with lot of care ❤❤❤

  • @tiffanyc566
    @tiffanyc566 2 года назад +18

    I'm back again 😂 this is the best white frosting ever! I absolutely love it! I'm using vanilla beans tonight ! I have made this multiple times and everyone loves it so now I make 3 batches and always have extra for ppl because it's that good ! Thank you Gemma

  • @amydfu
    @amydfu 6 лет назад +2266

    Ingredients:
    150g (5oz) unsalted butter
    340g (12oz) icing sugar (also called powdered or confectioners' sugar)
    Around 3 tablespoons of milk

    • @cleolamartin5720
      @cleolamartin5720 6 лет назад +99

      Thank you so much for helping those of us that use ounces and not gram...

    • @mimodisndat2501
      @mimodisndat2501 6 лет назад +4

      Thank u hun

    • @ignitionjay
      @ignitionjay 6 лет назад +11

      I saw this video so many times, I wish I had seen your conversion too.. I tried this yesterday for the first time but my cream turned out to be little runny and granular. Granualr because of sugar I think I should have run the powdered sugar through blender or something:( ...

    • @Dropthatpickle
      @Dropthatpickle 6 лет назад +68

      Jayb
      2 sticks room temp butter
      1 bag of powdered sugar
      1/2 cup crisp o
      2 tbsp vanilla
      2 tbsp sour cream
      Milk to thin.
      I make my own buttercream n this is how I make it all the time(I’m a cake decorator)

    • @Frida_Roman
      @Frida_Roman 6 лет назад +4

      Amy F. Is a lot of sugar right

  • @beccyarmstrong7762
    @beccyarmstrong7762 4 года назад +90

    I have been making butter cream for years, I have just made yours, its the smoothest, fluffiest and tastiest thank you.

  • @octaviahutchinson5554
    @octaviahutchinson5554 7 лет назад +182

    I always whip my butter with a hand mixer, then add the sugar a little at a time and mix with a wooden spoon, then back to the hand mixer to whip until light and fluffy. best method I've found yet :)

    • @Ambikaluvsanimals
      @Ambikaluvsanimals 5 лет назад +6

      I was just wondering how to go about this with a hand mixer instead of a stand one. Thanks!

    • @mathsisdeadtomenow
      @mathsisdeadtomenow 4 года назад +1

      thanks so much, this is a great method! If you want you could try adding half shortening. It really worked for me.

    • @sara-ql1xs
      @sara-ql1xs 4 года назад

      @@mathsisdeadtomenow you use half butter hals shortening? I might want to try this

    • @mathsisdeadtomenow
      @mathsisdeadtomenow 4 года назад

      @@sara-ql1xs Yea I did, but it was a long time ago so I dont remember much, Im pretty sure it was fine though.

    • @reuben854
      @reuben854 3 года назад

      @@mathsisdeadtomenow The frosting holds up better with half butter and half shortening.

  • @daphnedaffodil1838
    @daphnedaffodil1838 Год назад +8

    I just made this icing with your vanilla cupcakes and they turned out amazing!!! The BEST buttercream EVER!!! Me and my family can't stop eating them! 😂
    Thank you Jemma for having our back with these recipes, they are always incredible!!! 🤩🍦🧁

  • @evieklein4168
    @evieklein4168 3 года назад +11

    Omg. You are so talented. Since quarantine started I have started making cookies for people who were in isolation. Then I started liking it and I was looking for ages for the perfect RUclips account to help me improve as a baker. This is it. Thank u for the tutorial!!

  • @SelkyCircus
    @SelkyCircus 6 лет назад +389

    (I'm in the US) I went to a specialty European market for reasons totally unrelated to baking and I found that same brand of French butter! Finally, I can make similar buttercream to yours :) Wish I could have found it earlier lol
    I followed this recipe for buttercream for a cake I made last month, but my buttercream came out with a bunch of air-pockets. After watching the video again now, Jemma says "regardless of how much icing I'm making, I always add [the sugar] in 2 stages". I added the sugar in 3-4 stages and whipped 3 minutes in between each stage. Basically I added too much air which caused those air-pockets. Lesson learned! Hope this helps somebody else.

    • @teddystuart4480
      @teddystuart4480 5 лет назад +18

      Thank you very much! I want to make cupcakes today, and I would have totally done this mistake, if I haven't read your comment :D (I hope my english is correct, I learn it in school).

    • @yeazminbegum2392
      @yeazminbegum2392 5 лет назад

      Selky Has

    • @carolcumber3881
      @carolcumber3881 5 лет назад

      Selky z

    • @paprikac1l4ntr0
      @paprikac1l4ntr0 5 лет назад +1

      I already follow Jemma's instraction..but the result..little bit wet and i still can taste the icing like sand in my cream :(. Do you know why ?

    • @JasminMiettunen
      @JasminMiettunen 5 лет назад +9

      paprika check your icing sugar, if it contains tricalcium phosphate it‘s like sand. Don’t melt your butter too much, runny butter causes runny buttercream.

  • @obsessedwith_christmas
    @obsessedwith_christmas 5 лет назад +22

    I really have had trouble finding a buttercream recipe I like. They are either too sweet or I feel like I'm eating butter. This recipe is the perfect balance of light, sweet, and airy. I'll be using it again! Thank you for sharing such detailed instructions!

  • @natashjastorey6420
    @natashjastorey6420 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this recipe. Over the last 36 hours I have made 5x your vanilla buttercream recipe and 1x your chocolate buttercream for my nieces first birthday party. I made her smash cake and the birthday cake for alot of people and it got alot of compliments. A friend (who is a trained chef) who attended said its the best buttercream she has ever had (and she hates the standard buttercream). THANK YOU!!!! Your recipe made a very happy group of people here in CA ♡♡♡

  • @raisingbabyassilem5857
    @raisingbabyassilem5857 6 лет назад +169

    I seen many recipes that need a lot of ingredients I like this it's simple and you explained everything perfectly! I will try it soon

    • @GurleenKaur-pw2xd
      @GurleenKaur-pw2xd 6 лет назад

      Raising Baby Assilem hv. M

    • @toilyfe5985
      @toilyfe5985 4 года назад +5

      Butter cream has pretty much always been 3 to 4 ingredients.

    • @olabitch7451
      @olabitch7451 4 года назад

      @@toilyfe5985 she isn't talking about the ingrredients i think.

    • @toilyfe5985
      @toilyfe5985 4 года назад

      @@olabitch7451 she was. She said that other recipes usually have a lot of ingredients.

  • @skeletondude641
    @skeletondude641 3 года назад +33

    Everytime i made buttercream, it always turned out runny or curdled, never right. But i tried this today and this turned out PERFECT ! I followed all your instructions perfectly & the buttercream looks exactly like yours !! I will use it later today, so i've stored it in an air tight container in the fridge !! This is the BEST buttercream recipe !! I recommend it to all 100%

    • @adelehiggins4026
      @adelehiggins4026 2 года назад +1

      Could you tell us what double cream is

    • @skeletondude641
      @skeletondude641 2 года назад +2

      @@adelehiggins4026 Double Cream is the British term for heavy or whipping cream

    • @mahnoornabeel7208
      @mahnoornabeel7208 2 года назад

      Using the measurements from the video, how many cupcakes were you able to pipe?

    • @skeletondude641
      @skeletondude641 2 года назад

      @@mahnoornabeel7208 I didn't use the buttercream for cupcakes ! I used it to make a birthday cake, i used it for the full cake & still had some left over.

    • @mahnoornabeel7208
      @mahnoornabeel7208 2 года назад

      @@skeletondude641 using the same measurements?

  • @yummymellon4058
    @yummymellon4058 5 лет назад +263

    I like how thid channel emphasize of technique rather than just recepie

    • @sarahsalim4316
      @sarahsalim4316 4 года назад +4

      Yummy Mellon
      I ❤️ur profile picture it is so cute

  • @MLucyLuna
    @MLucyLuna 2 года назад +6

    Jemma this is the best buttercream recipe that I’ve made! It was a complete success at my 4th of July party. I’ve never made a buttercream with the right consistency, taste and perfect to be colored!

  • @dramagurl505
    @dramagurl505 4 года назад +35

    Seriously this is some of the best buttercream I ever made! I just added chocolate raspberry coffee into it and it came out as a beautiful subtle flavor as well as red food coloring to emphasize the raspberry!!

    • @israshaikh5511
      @israshaikh5511 4 года назад +1

      Raspberry coffee? Wow! Could you tell me a lil bit about that?

    • @dramagurl505
      @dramagurl505 4 года назад +1

      @@israshaikh5511 at my local grocery store, they sell that flavor coffee and it's amazing! It's light but still gives that caffeine intake that I look for. And the raspberry isn't overly done in it. Probably some of the best coffee I've ever had. My local store is Winco.

  • @fluffychick
    @fluffychick 5 лет назад +7

    I just made this and it's the best recipe I've found so far. Smooth and creamy and not very grainy. Yum!

  • @BurrMC8085
    @BurrMC8085 5 лет назад +5

    I made some today with a red velvet cake. It was such an unbelievably delicious buttercream! My husband is a chef and he said it was one of the best buttercream recipes he’s ever tasted. My family couldn’t get enough! Thank you!! Will definitely be using this again

  • @heatherr8185
    @heatherr8185 3 года назад +6

    I've tried three different methods for making buttercream in the last two days. This is the only one that worked. I can't thank you enough! You've saved the birthday cake I'm making

  • @bronwynprokopec6488
    @bronwynprokopec6488 4 года назад +12

    First amazing baking RUclipsr that actually gives GOOD advice!! Thanks so much! U got me obsessed with baking. I got so many baking items and bc of u, I am getting much much better at baking

  • @lisacampagna5473
    @lisacampagna5473 5 лет назад +8

    This is the best American-style buttercream I've ever made. SO LIGHT! Thank you!

  • @annanichole4939
    @annanichole4939 6 лет назад +7

    I'm in an America, and the particular state I'm in is extreamly humid.....All the time. This turned out PERFECT with just 2 1/2tbsp of milk and 1tsp of vanilla

  • @elizabethlindor9512
    @elizabethlindor9512 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have watched many buttercream videos and yours is the first that actually give really good tips and tricks that work! Thank you, and I like your tats, very clean.

  • @esmewarman114
    @esmewarman114 4 года назад +30

    I made this and it turned out so well! While I was sifting my powdered sugar it felt like a lot, and it was a lot! It was a bit stiff before the milk but it turned out perfect once I added it. My buttercream had always been off, but this was so helpful for a beginner! I never knew whipping something for so long could make that much of a difference! Thanks so much!

  • @TridentCapital
    @TridentCapital 5 лет назад +645

    For those who prefer something less sweet...mix in a few drops of lemon juice into this recipe. You won't taste it at all but it will give the effect of a less sweet icing.

    • @fahdiyani86
      @fahdiyani86 5 лет назад +4

      How much tsp?

    • @satsat247
      @satsat247 5 лет назад +6

      It says a few drops

    • @lainez...
      @lainez... 5 лет назад +69

      @@wilfredcastle531 bro dont enforce ur diet on other people

    • @lainez...
      @lainez... 5 лет назад +25

      @@wilfredcastle531 mr bro don't enforce ur reflection on other people

    • @pla5730
      @pla5730 4 года назад +15

      @@wilfredcastle531 get off your mommy's computer there's an age limit for RUclips

  • @sophienoury4945
    @sophienoury4945 7 лет назад +59

    i'm not surprised that people think your buttercream is amazing, as you're using one of the best french butter ! high quality ingredients make for great cooking.

  • @florianarolleripape3367
    @florianarolleripape3367 2 года назад +1

    And there you made it again!! Thanks to you and your tutorial, my 3 years old daughter had the best mermaid cake ever! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU A MILLION YOU ARE A SUPER STAR! 😀🍰

  • @lynetteconlon5647
    @lynetteconlon5647 5 лет назад +38

    love love this recipe. been making butter cream for years but after trying your recipe I'll never look back!

  • @partybunnie5420
    @partybunnie5420 Год назад +5

    Just made the cupcakes and butter cream from your recipes. Turned out amazing. Thank you Jemma.

  • @tanjasorgo8543
    @tanjasorgo8543 7 лет назад +315

    btw i dont get why Gemma hasnt got under 1 million suscribers? she deserves way more!

  • @imdaisy2717
    @imdaisy2717 3 года назад +122

    Thank you I am 9 and I make this for my dad’s birthday and it was
    awesome

    • @requa700
      @requa700 3 года назад

      oml your pfp HAHA

    • @imdaisy2717
      @imdaisy2717 3 года назад +1

      @@requa700 ummm byeee

    • @zareen1711
      @zareen1711 3 года назад

      is that oikawa 😭

    • @imdaisy2717
      @imdaisy2717 3 года назад +2

      @@zareen1711 I am just a cute little girl

    • @natluvsyouuuu
      @natluvsyouuuu 3 года назад +1

      I am 9 too and I luv to bake

  • @hongvu8388
    @hongvu8388 4 года назад +7

    I know this is totally irrelevant but I am in love with Jemma’s tiny spatula! Soo cute!

  • @crystalfrancis5977
    @crystalfrancis5977 4 года назад +13

    I think I could definitely learn from you, so patient and descriptive.

  • @ksweezy2517
    @ksweezy2517 4 года назад +8

    I came here for the tutorial, but I have to tell you, your winged eyeliner is ON POINT.

  • @Mobile-jn3el
    @Mobile-jn3el 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Jemma for always referring to places that are not similar to the UK:). Excellent guidance, many thanks

  • @gamzekayra3724
    @gamzekayra3724 4 года назад +7

    Your recipes just amazing. I have just make my first ever buttercream with your recipe and absulately stunning. Thank you for sharing such priceless knowledge. Much love...

  • @jcwjw3243
    @jcwjw3243 5 лет назад +51

    You are amazing. Glad to be one of your students. My kids are going to think I'm the best DAD.

  • @mattypants
    @mattypants 4 года назад +4

    Awesome video! I've made buttercream a few times and gotten compliments but I always felt I wanted it a bit lighter and fluffier. Never thought to go that long with just butter in the mixer before starting. I start vacation tomorrow, I hope everyone is ready to live on buttercream for a few days while I try this out!!

  • @Footballrules884
    @Footballrules884 4 года назад

    Thankyou so much . I am a beginner and. Watched 100 videos but couldn’t found myself ready . Great help. Now I know what I need to hug and how to make . Love

  • @everydaysuzy7156
    @everydaysuzy7156 4 года назад +10

    I am so happy that I know how to make exactly perfect butter cream! Thank you for the detail explanation! it's the best video to make butter cream EVER!

  • @silviarivera5184
    @silviarivera5184 4 года назад +27

    I made this before Christmas and now back to remember what I did because it was so delicious! Thank you!!! And congrats on the baby ❤️💜

  • @cucumberchris50
    @cucumberchris50 5 лет назад +5

    Oh my goodness! I JUST tried your recipe and oh my word!!!! This is the fluffiest most delicious frosting I have EVER HAD!!! 🤪😘😘😘 thank you Jemma 💕 my kids are about to have the most incredible cupcakes EVER 🤗💕

  • @yasminbradford9455
    @yasminbradford9455 3 года назад +8

    You’re so good as speaking infront of a camera!!! Love this🧁

  • @stephaniedaniel3632
    @stephaniedaniel3632 6 лет назад +12

    This is my go to buttercream recipe it is always spot on everytime I've made it. I get loads of compliments. Thanks for that Jemma, your a star!💯

    • @silver_0447
      @silver_0447 5 лет назад

      I’m trying this recipe out now! How would you make the icing thicker if it’s too runny??

    • @awkwardones7790
      @awkwardones7790 5 лет назад

      hey, would this recipe cover three layers of a 6" cake?

  • @cathycoats8607
    @cathycoats8607 3 года назад +3

    Love your tutorial on how to make this frosting. It amazes me that you don’t have confectioners sugar splattered on your counter or clothes! Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @swatigaur2394
    @swatigaur2394 4 года назад +19

    I like the way you list every single detail in your recipes, cause its really helpful
    Thanks

  • @mamtasaxena8342
    @mamtasaxena8342 3 года назад +2

    I tried first time and came out awesome and loved the way you explained step by step..thanks

  • @nikkiscott4341
    @nikkiscott4341 4 года назад +11

    Jemma OMG, this is truly wonderful. Thank you! I live in France and my daughter had a particular idea of what she wanted for a cake she has made for her colleagues. This butter icing worked out really well, even if we did use semi-salted butter. We added vanilla and a teaspoon of lemon. It's fluffy, smooth and silky. All thanks to your excellent, simple and clear explanations!

  • @uneebihsan2581
    @uneebihsan2581 7 лет назад +25

    I made it and it was delicious and you donot need the mixer you can do it by your hand

  • @nihongomastercom
    @nihongomastercom 6 лет назад +158

    Some hints for those struggling with the metric measurements. Grams is a measurement of weight. Cups is a measurement of volume. So if you do a direct conversion, you'll wind up with too much sugar, because sugar weighs more!
    There are electronic food scales that are super cheap and handy that can work with ounces as well as grams. I have an OXO Good Grips stainless steel food scale and it can measure grams. Handy if you're looking at international recipes.
    Now, I've been struggling with cupcakes that sunk in the middle as well as perhaps felt a bit too oily. The things I'll try is not use an unsalted butter with such a high butterfat content. I tend to use french butter with high milkfat content and I think that's contributing to some of it (but man, it tastes so good). Unsalted butter in London, she's going to find butter that's a minimum of 80% milkfat
    Another thing to point out for those dealing with sunken cupcakes. An metric teaspoon is not the same as a US teaspoon. Egadzooks! 1 Imperial/British teaspoon is equal to just about 1.2 us teaspoon. Which means if you put in 1 teaspoon of baking soda, you didn't put in enough. And we all know baking is really about exact measurements when it comes to getting your goods to rise. So 1/4 teaspoon that Jemma says may very well be too little, if you're using a US teaspoon. So how the heck do you measure .30 of a us teaspoon aka, 3/10th? I'm going to "mound" my teaspoon with extra baking soda and see if that helps as well.
    First things first, I'm going to go try a slightly more amount of baking soda to try and reach that imperial teaspoon and see if that helps.

    • @vegasdaemon
      @vegasdaemon 6 лет назад +12

      By the way, despite all these changes, my cupcakes sunk. I realized my oven was going out and wasn't regulating temperature correctly. Only way to find this out is to put in an oven thermometer and keep it at a certain temperature and see if it can regular that temperature or if it fluctuates. My old oven fluctuated really badly causing the sunken cupcakes. My answer to this? Buy a new oven! Most expensive vanilla cupcake recipe ever. But way worth it.

    • @eileengrossman2129
      @eileengrossman2129 6 лет назад

      Taylor Don

    • @joanparsley2332
      @joanparsley2332 6 лет назад +4

      Well, at least you didn't ruin a steak.

    • @sheilatagg7072
      @sheilatagg7072 6 лет назад +1

      I use a gala measure. It's very accurate if you're careful.

    • @verswank1987
      @verswank1987 6 лет назад +2

      You are the real MVP here Taylor. You just saved the day

  • @jennalyndaet
    @jennalyndaet 3 года назад +2

    Great video. Clear and concise. Answers all my questions that I literally had to search multiple videos for.

  • @holberry
    @holberry 5 лет назад +17

    Made this earlier today, best buttercream I've ever made! Thank you Jemma!

  • @rosemariegallant477
    @rosemariegallant477 4 года назад +4

    Just made a triple batch and it turned out perfect. Thank you so much!

    • @iqrasajid4370
      @iqrasajid4370 3 года назад

      was it to sweet? just asking cuz the ratio is 1:2.25 lol

  • @Cati.Colours
    @Cati.Colours 6 лет назад +6

    Absolutely love your channel! Love your attitude, the way you easily explain things, the simple recipes, everything!

  • @averyrichard3757
    @averyrichard3757 2 года назад

    I've cooked for year and taking classes..you explain so well, this left me confident. Thank you so much..

  • @radhikaulhe6045
    @radhikaulhe6045 4 года назад +1398

    Who is here in quarantine? Just passing some time?

  • @richapant
    @richapant 4 года назад +22

    Finally all the British sitcoms that I have been watching are paying off! I can understand everything! :-D

  • @tiwongechirembo2210
    @tiwongechirembo2210 4 года назад +6

    Should you ever wish to replace that mixer, I'll be super glad to have it😊. Thank you for the lesson!

  • @alicecarver9229
    @alicecarver9229 7 лет назад +132

    Bit of help for everybody who has difficulty finding top quality ingredients. My go to place is actually Lidl! (UK based info or anywhere which has Lidl, apologies) Lidl British Unsalted butter is basically British Lescure - perfect for baking. It has an 82% fat content, like Lescure and it is creamy soft and tastes much butter than Sainsbury's or ASDA's and it's only 95p per 250g block. Icing sugar, Tate and Lyle uses 'Maize Starch' but it's dry, lumpy and when supermarkets finally get it off of their shelves it's old and crusty. Lidl icing sugar also uses 'Maize Starch' and it is softer, smoother and less dry and crusty and it is only 65p for a 500g box. Only buy Tate and Lyle if it's a commercial purchase because it is most likely to be fresher brought that way. Obviously milk is milk just make sure it's whole, I'm not going to tell you where to buy your milk. Lidl sell vanilla pods for less than £2 I believe or I use vanilla bean paste which I don't buy from Lidl. Vanilla is the only expensive ingredient really, extract and paste both ranging between £4-8 if it is a good quality kind. I hope this helps some of your buttercream nightmares.

    • @cookinggirl8128
      @cookinggirl8128 7 лет назад

      alice carver hi... so you buy the butter and icing from lidil?? and the butter is that white one??

    • @alicecarver9229
      @alicecarver9229 7 лет назад +6

      nathcar 81 it's called British unsalted butter, it's in a silver packaging and it says unsalted butter on it. It also has an 82% fat content just like lescure x

    • @cookinggirl8128
      @cookinggirl8128 7 лет назад +2

      alice carver ok thx alot dear nice to meet you all xxx from malta here

    • @alicecarver9229
      @alicecarver9229 7 лет назад +1

      nathcar 81 oh wow I had no idea you were from Malta! It my be called something different there, but look for something that matches the description xx 😘 how fascinating I've always wanted to go on holiday to Malta x

    • @cookinggirl8128
      @cookinggirl8128 7 лет назад +1

      alice carver hehe thx alot dear xxxx tc

  • @cettinasitcharing2267
    @cettinasitcharing2267 7 лет назад +135

    My problem with making buttercream frosting is that almost every recipe out there's way too sweet for my liking, but I find that reducing the amount of sugar affects its structure and texture. Any thoughts and tips for this Ms. Jemma?
    Also, PS.
    I'd really love to know the kind of turntable you're using xx

    • @t0m4tinh0
      @t0m4tinh0 7 лет назад +24

      Cettina Ann Gella you can try swiss meringue buttercream! It's not that sweet and has a very smooth consistancy

    • @Andres-ut1dp
      @Andres-ut1dp 7 лет назад +5

      Cettina Ann Gella you can try Swiss or Italian meringue buttercream, it's less sweet and lighter

    • @kelann89
      @kelann89 7 лет назад +4

      Cettina Ann Gella try buttercreams that don't use powder sugar. like french, swiss, Italian or classic buttercream. I really like Rose Levy Beranbaum's icing in The Cake Bible.

    • @majastrand2615
      @majastrand2615 7 лет назад +5

      Cream cheese is not so sweat, try it :D

    • @vasilesas482
      @vasilesas482 7 лет назад

      Cettina Ann Gella

  • @sateshmirpuri9977
    @sateshmirpuri9977 5 лет назад +123

    Hi Jemma in your recent Instagram post you said you’ve updated your buttercream recipe. Can you share that with us here too ? If not another video can you ad it in the description ?

    • @sateshmirpuri9977
      @sateshmirpuri9977 4 года назад +2

      Shada Rahman you owe me 10 seconds for making me click that

  • @ntsikincomanzi3433
    @ntsikincomanzi3433 2 года назад

    Much more detailed than what I have been watching, I will try it and let you know, this has been one of my frustrations in my baking journey...😪

  • @gretabrowner6211
    @gretabrowner6211 5 лет назад +679

    She reminds me of Spencer's twin from Pretty Little Liars.

    • @ella6268
      @ella6268 4 года назад +11

      Yes lol I can’t spot thinking it now

    • @yamokha
      @yamokha 4 года назад +2

      Greta Browner 🤣🤣

    • @sj8814
      @sj8814 4 года назад +1

      Omg yessss

    • @nursekae828
      @nursekae828 4 года назад +1

      Greta Browner omg 😭good one

    • @fancybanana1206
      @fancybanana1206 4 года назад +1

      Omg yes can’t stop thinking about it lol😂😂😂

  • @Shivanthi6
    @Shivanthi6 4 года назад +6

    Thanks Jemma! I just made it, and it is very easy! Thank you very much. You really are the Queen of baking. My son made this one for his school project!

  • @florentiasteryfanny2836
    @florentiasteryfanny2836 4 года назад +7

    I actually just made this recipe and follow all the guidance this morning..and it turns out super goodddd!! Thank you so muuchhh ❤️❤️❤️

    • @rimi2666
      @rimi2666 4 года назад +2

      Was it grainy? Like lil sugar particles in ur mouth?

  • @kelleycruz255
    @kelleycruz255 2 года назад +2

    I made this buttercream and it came out perfect!!!!! The only problem was that I didn't have Vanilla.... so it tastes like sweet fluffy butter which isn't so bad honestly lol. My buttercream is fluffy, smooth, and just yummy :) I followed the directions to the "T" I used Land O Lakes butter not sure how good it is but I mean I guess it does the job. I also used a "hand" mixer. Super sadly it does not have the Wisk or paddle but it got the job done. I can only imagine with the proper mixer the results are top-notch! I also used generic Target powdered sugar which is what I had at the time along with the butter. I didn't see either of the ingredients mentioned in the video but it seems to work just the same. I'm practicing for my daughter's sweet 16, I'll be making her cake, fingers crossed. I haven't piped anything yet with it, a bit nervous but maybe later today. Point is Jemma's recipe and instructions are spot on. I am a 99% beginner and I am super excited with how it turned out!! Thanks so much, Jemma Cupcake :)

  • @mariaspagnola1915
    @mariaspagnola1915 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for the buttercream tips! Mixing it longer made a world of difference in consistency and taste! Love your videos. You’re fantastic!!!

  • @LA2047
    @LA2047 3 года назад +221

    I just love the way Brits say buttercream: "BUT-tuh-cream." lol

    • @iqrasajid4370
      @iqrasajid4370 3 года назад +11

      how do u say it then? i thought that was the universal way lmao

    • @LA2047
      @LA2047 3 года назад +4

      @@iqrasajid4370 Americans say it "buh-der" with no emphasis on either syllable. I love the way Brits put an emphasis on the "T" sound: "buh-TT-uh." heh

    • @iqrasajid4370
      @iqrasajid4370 3 года назад +1

      @@LA2047 oh ok that makes sense, ty!

    • @criescutely5405
      @criescutely5405 3 года назад +27

      No one:
      Americans: *buddercreem*

    • @LA2047
      @LA2047 3 года назад +3

      @@criescutely5405 yeah yeah, everyone loves to put down everything Americans do, as if there's an accepted standard and then there's the Americans, doing it wrong again as usual. LOL

  • @mishl7
    @mishl7 4 года назад +6

    Thank you so much for this video! This recipe worked so well. I doubled all the quantities and managed to do buttercream icing for the base, in between layers and multi-coloured ombre as the final layer.

    • @danaattieh8290
      @danaattieh8290 4 года назад +1

      Really? Thank you for such a helpful comment! I was wondering if i would need to double or triple the recipe. What size of cake did u have?

    • @mishl7
      @mishl7 4 года назад +1

      @@danaattieh8290 I did a three layer cake using about 21cm size cake tins. The whole recipe for the cake was from How to Make the Most Amazing Chocolate Cake video by The Stay At Home Chef.
      Using Jemma's technique to add ingredients into the mixer gradually took awhile and I used every last bit of the icing. This was probably because I used it as both the base and the three colour ombre. But the end result was beautiful. The combo of Jemma's recipe and The Stay At Home Chef was a huge hit and people loved it! If you choose to do a three layer like I did, then I recommend you use something like a straw to hold the layers steady.

    • @danaattieh8290
      @danaattieh8290 4 года назад

      @@mishl7 thank you so much for taking the time to reply. You have been a huge help honestly! Doubling or tripling would mean seriously a lot more ingredients, which in quarantine is a more pain than usual, so i was stressing a bit between doubling or tripling. You did an ombre, which i imagine would require a decent amount of icing to make the different color. I do like the other youtube channel u mentioned and i'll check that video right now and ill try the combination of these two. Thanks again and congrats on a great cake!

    • @mishl7
      @mishl7 4 года назад

      @@danaattieh8290 I doubled the mixture and the three layer cake I made was quite high (sifted flour). I personally would never want to make triple the amount recommended in Jemma's video. In part because of the amount of time it takes to make sure you get it as fluffy and white as possible. Best of luck with your cake. The cake video is superb. I've used it twice following the instructions and it really is a moist without falling apart.

    • @bisakhabhowmick3534
      @bisakhabhowmick3534 3 года назад

      @@mishl7 teach me more icing technique

  • @starzreview4058
    @starzreview4058 2 года назад

    I love the way this lady talks, an of course the great recipes!!! ❤️

  • @julienolan5703
    @julienolan5703 6 лет назад +6

    I love your buttercream recipe! It’s my favorite!
    Two Questions please: Do you every combine Vegetable shortening, such as Crisco, to your buttercream so it doesn’t melt as easily when piping?
    Do you have a video on icing consistencies for each ‘job’?

  • @SerenityAutumn09
    @SerenityAutumn09 7 лет назад +16

    What I usually do if I'm baking last minute or forget to leave my butter out is I lay it on top of my oven when I'm preheating it. It's not too hot so it gets that oily coating, but enough heat seeps through to soften it.

    • @miriamrobarts
      @miriamrobarts 6 лет назад +4

      You can also fill a drinking glass with hot water and let it sit a few minutes until the glass is hot. Dry it out and stand the butter on end, then place the glass over it (without it touching the butter). Leave it for a few minutes & the butter will soften without melting.

    • @demtron
      @demtron 6 лет назад +2

      Same Idea but I place water into a pyrex measure cup and nuke it in the microwave. The dump and dry it. Pyrex seems to hold the heat longer!

  • @ab-jj2fi
    @ab-jj2fi 4 года назад +74

    Conversions to Cups:
    3 cups powdered sugar
    2/3 cup of butter
    3-4 tbsp milk
    and yes, i noted the fact that butter and sugar weigh different

  • @rebecca589
    @rebecca589 3 года назад +2

    This is literally the very best buttercream ever! This will make people who don’t like buttercream, actually love it!

  • @barbgrainger8076
    @barbgrainger8076 4 года назад +24

    Thank you so much for this video! I've never been able to make a decent buttercream that tastes as good as I imagine in my head. Now I realize that I'm just not beating the butter enough. I'm so excited to try what I learned here today. Also, thank you for all the tips you've given us. I'm off to see more of your videos and subscribe!

    • @anishasingh2936
      @anishasingh2936 4 года назад

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  • @yuuh8341
    @yuuh8341 3 года назад +6

    She’s so pretty omg 🥺🥺
    she could seriously do modeling!!

  • @AlyenasKitchen
    @AlyenasKitchen 5 лет назад +7

    LOVED this video! I so wish I had watched it before making my butter cream icing today!!! Thank you for all the tips!💖💕🌸

  • @hellohellerkitty
    @hellohellerkitty 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for all of the knowledge you share. I’m very grateful 🙏🏼

  • @Bimbo1524
    @Bimbo1524 3 года назад +2

    I am ready to make mine. I like the fact that you mentioned hot countries. I live in one and I was thinking about it.

  • @uladniets
    @uladniets 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for your video! I just have two questions:
    1- if I prepare the cupcakes or cake the day before, should I apply the frosting on that day or wait until I will serve them?
    2- if I don't have a mixer, will I have the same result by mixing with a spoon?

    • @noorulsaba3307
      @noorulsaba3307 5 лет назад +3

      Hey! Butter requires a lot of whipping and mixing air in to it and that just might not be possible with a spoon. So I’d suggest that don’t use a spoon or a hand whisk!

    • @ambermiller1321
      @ambermiller1321 4 года назад +1

      You can use a spoon but it'll take alot of energy and time

  • @hash524
    @hash524 3 года назад +2

    You talked about liquid and gel/paste food coloring, but what about powdered food coloring? I've made cakes for family member's birthdays but my buttercream always turns out weird and doesn't hold it's shape no matter how much frosting I put. My birthday's soon and I really want good buttercream this time. I live in a little of a hotter climate, so maybe that's why?

    • @letsbakewithchrisann3319
      @letsbakewithchrisann3319 3 года назад +1

      Hey, even I have tried buttercream and I got few tips and tricks from watching yt videos and I also did a bit research.
      It seems that you can't store buttercream in fridge and I also searched on Google to make sure that what I'm saying is correct
      And I also think the buttercream should be whipped properly

    • @letsbakewithchrisann3319
      @letsbakewithchrisann3319 3 года назад +1

      Hope you find my reply helpful 😊

    • @hash524
      @hash524 3 года назад

      @@letsbakewithchrisann3319 Thank you! I've also been trying to surf the internet for answers and maybe it's how I'm whipping it.

  • @K.YouTube2
    @K.YouTube2 7 лет назад +38

    I like how you give notes for hot countries cause I live in Jamaica and no way could I leave butter out overnight 😂

    • @K.YouTube2
      @K.YouTube2 7 лет назад +3

      Aliyah Jensen Cause Jamaica Is awesome! 😉😋😆

    • @queenmomo361
      @queenmomo361 7 лет назад

      Kandice Thompson I live in Jamaica as well and it's the perfect temperature for the butter to be at. It won't get runny. lol.
      What you can do though.. if you are making this and it seems too soft.. just watch the amount of liquid ( milk and vanilla) you add.

    • @pearlosibu
      @pearlosibu 6 лет назад +1

      Nigeria here, and I'm just laughing at the idea of leaving out overnight. I'd have syrup butter by morning.

  • @joelg598
    @joelg598 5 лет назад +4

    Just made some cupcakes for my two year old's birthday. Thank you for a great recipie and the confidence to try. So good!

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      @anishasingh2936 4 года назад

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  • @irisfarmer3274
    @irisfarmer3274 6 лет назад +7

    You are amazing. Simple instructions , beautiful results 😘😘🇬🇧🙋‍♀️

  • @theirishcailin333
    @theirishcailin333 Год назад +1

    I make icing like this but dont use the same amount of icing sugar, definitely at least half the amount that majority of people use and always turns out fantastic and not sweet 😊 love all your baking videos 😊. Im making my daughter a unicorn cake gor her birthday tomorrow so have a lot of buttercream to make!

  • @skypursch
    @skypursch 5 лет назад +6

    I’m so happy I discovered your channel!

  • @kamm5902
    @kamm5902 7 лет назад +176

    how do you get your eyeliner looking so perfect in each video?!

  • @sabinarajput786
    @sabinarajput786 4 года назад +4

    You explain everything so well and in detail ,, love yiur channel thank you for sharing your secret xx

  • @phuonganvien8110
    @phuonganvien8110 2 года назад +2

    this cake looks simply delicious
    your baking videos are absolutely captivating, and i truly enjoy the audio-visual experience
    thank you

  • @bronaghc5780
    @bronaghc5780 7 лет назад +22

    Would love for you to do a Terry's Chocolcate Orange cupcake video! :) xx

  • @ArianaZ6
    @ArianaZ6 4 года назад +9

    This is so helpful, she explained it really well! 💖

  • @effendymukhtar
    @effendymukhtar 3 года назад +448

    Love how she acknowledged people living in a hot country where she knows her audiences come from all over the world. Great tips and amazing video. :)

  • @lesliedausey
    @lesliedausey 2 года назад

    Thanks for the easy recipe and great tips! I used this to make spritz sandwich cookies. The cookies were flavored with just a little zest, then I made the base buttercream and split it in half. One half was lemon cardamom and the other was rose cardamom.

  • @stephanieverzola9097
    @stephanieverzola9097 6 лет назад +30

    That buttercream looks Amazing. Can you convert your ingredients in measuring cups. Please. Thank you

  • @AnamAnsari-mn3bw
    @AnamAnsari-mn3bw 4 года назад +92

    Am I the only one who rlly wants to visit 'Crumbs & Doilies' after Jemma's videos?

    • @anishasingh2936
      @anishasingh2936 4 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/mEOlTN4lbUw/видео.html

    • @miklate8258
      @miklate8258 3 года назад +1

      No!

    • @jacobclausen9698
      @jacobclausen9698 3 года назад +4

      It’s really worth it. I was in London with my girlfriend for 2 years ago.
      It’s just absolutely delicious and that’s a fact.