Best 5 Wilton Buttercream Icing Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable Wilton buttercream icing, a versatile and luscious addition to your baking repertoire. This classic icing, known for its smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor, is a staple in the world of cake decorating and frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide offers a comprehensive collection of Wilton buttercream icing recipes, each with its unique twist to cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. From basic buttercream to variations infused with captivating flavors like chocolate, cream cheese, and lemon, these recipes provide a delightful assortment of options for adorning your cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats. Discover the art of creating stunning decorations with Wilton buttercream icing, transforming ordinary desserts into visually stunning masterpieces.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WILTON COPYCAT BUTTERCREAM ICING



Wilton Copycat Buttercream Icing image

This icing is from Wilton, I did the cake decorating course last year and this was the recipe used. This basic recipe gives a stiff icing which is great for making roses and other flowers, but can be thinned down by adding a teaspoon of water at a time to get the consistency you need, for a medium icing for piping add an extra 1 teaspoon of water/milk. For a thin icing to put a base frosting on the cake, add 2 teaspoons of milk/water. I usually use a combination of almond and vanilla extract, and if you are maikng a pure white icing use a clear extract, Wilton do a range of these.

Provided by C.C619

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Crisco, room temp
1/2 cup butter, room temp
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon butter flavor extract
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon meringue powder

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and crisco together.
  • Add the flavour extract and water.
  • Add dry ingredients 1 cup at a time and beat on medium until throughly mixed.
  • Beat for another 7-10 minutes till the icing is creamy and smooth.
  • Keep covered with a damp cloth while using and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 weeks.
  • This yields about 3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.2, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 224.6, Carbohydrate 160, Sugar 156.9, Protein 0.7

WILTON SNOW WHITE BUTTERCREAM CAKE ICING



Wilton Snow White Buttercream Cake Icing image

Here is the classic wedding cake icing. Snow-White Buttercream is used for icing cakes smooth, borders, flowers and more. Its pure white color yields the truest colors.

Provided by spreadnjoy

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup water, divided
3 tablespoons water, divided
1/4 cup meringue powder
12 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (about 3 lbs.)
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon no-color almond extract
3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon no-color butter flavor extract

Steps:

  • Stiff Consistency: In large bowl, combine 2/3 cup water and meringue powder; whip with electric mixer at high speed until peaks form.
  • Add 4 cups sugar, one cup at a time, beating at low speed after each addition.
  • Add remaining 8 cups sugar and 3 tablespoons water, shortening and corn syrup in 3 additions, blending well after each.
  • Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth.
  • Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
  • For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add up to 4 more tablespoons each water and corn syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1154, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 10.6, Sodium 257.8, Carbohydrate 212.3, Sugar 204.1

WILTON BUTTERCREAM ICING



Wilton Buttercream Icing image

Perfect for icing cakes and decorating :) Can sit out at room temperature. For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk. For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes

Provided by Your Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.
  • Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.
  • Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  • When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
  • Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
  • For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
  • NOTE: Changes in Wilton's traditional recipes have been made due to Trans Fat Free Shortening replacing Hydrogenated Shortening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.2, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 160.3, Sugar 156.7, Protein 0.7

WILTON BUTTERCREAM ICING



Wilton Buttercream Icing image

Make and share this Wilton Buttercream Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by catdesales

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 pound)
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Keep covered with damp cloth until ready for use. Refrigerate when not in use. Keeps for up to 2 weeks in airtight container. Rewhip before using.
  • Makes 3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 67.4, Carbohydrate 48, Sugar 47.1, Protein 0.2

WILTON'S CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



Wilton's Chocolate Buttercream Icing image

I got this from Wilton's website.

Provided by Gail LaVasseur

Categories     Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 c solid vegetable shortening
1/2 c (1 stick ) butter or margarine softenes
3/4 c cocoa powder
1 tsp clear vanilla extract
4 c powdered sugar (1 lb) sifted
3-4 Tbsp milk, whole

Steps:

  • 1. Stiff consistency In large bowl cream shortening and butter with mixer.
  • 2. Add cocoa and vanilla.
  • 3. Gradually add sugar one cup at a time. beating well on med speed.Scrape sides amd bottom of bowl often
  • 4. When sugar is all in icing will appear dry add milk beat on med speed until light and fluffy
  • 5. Keep bowl covered with damp cloth until ready to use.
  • 6. For beat results keep icing bowl in fridge when not in use.
  • 7. Refrifgerate up to two weeks in air tight container. Rewhip before using.
  • 8. Chocolate Mocha Icing- Substitute cold brewed stronge coffee for milkin Chocolate Buttercream Icing
  • 9. Dark Chocolate Icing- Add an additional 1/4 cup coca and 1 more Tbsp milk to Choloate Butercream Icing
  • 10. For thin (spreading ) Consistency Add 3-4 Tbsp corn syrup, water or milk.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter at room temperature for best results. This will help the buttercream to be smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, one cup at a time. This will help to prevent the buttercream from curdling.
  • If the buttercream is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If the buttercream is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • To make a flavored buttercream, add extracts, flavorings, or cocoa powder. You can also add food coloring to make a colored buttercream.
  • Buttercream can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Bring it to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

Wilton buttercream icing is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and delicious buttercream flowers and other decorations.

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