Citrus Buttercream
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About the bake
Level up your standard buttercream by giving it a citrus twist. We show you how to work in juice from oranges, lemons or limes. A Citrus Buttercream makes a really good topping for loaf cakes, cupcakes and even as a filling for a sponge cake. If you want some handy tips on creating proper buttercream have a look at our classic video below.
4 ingredients2 steps
Ingredients
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- 100gUnsalted butter (softened)
- 1Orange, lemon or lime (juice only)
- 200gSilver Spoon Icing Sugar
- 1 tspNielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
Method
Step 1
Beat the butter and sugar together until smooth, then add the vanilla extract.
Step 2
Mix in the orange/lemon/lime juice depending on your taste preference.