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    Home Β» All Posts Β» Basics Β» Thermomix Buttercream Icing

    Published: Oct 19, 2016 Β· Modified: Jan 10, 2022 by Lauren Matheson Β·

    Thermomix Buttercream Icing

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    Our Thermomix Buttercream Icing recipe is made using 4 basic ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for your favourite cakes and cupcakes!

    Vanilla Cupcakes on a cake stand.

    In my opinion no birthday cake is complete without a thick layer of buttercream smeared all over it - yum! Β 

    This is my go to Thermomix buttercream recipe that I've been making for years now and it takes a lot of self control to stop myself from licking the bowl when I'm done!

    Why You're Going To Love Our Thermomix Buttercream Recipe

    Versatile - whether you're adding our Thermomix buttercream to your favourite vanilla cupcakes, butter cake or chocolate cake, it's the perfect frosting!

    Quick and Easy - Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time.

    Perfect For Birthday Cakes - this buttercream is perfect for decorating your little ones birthday cakes.

    Close up of Butter Cake on white serving plate

    What You Need

    Just 4 basic ingredients is all that's needed to make our Thermomix buttercream (... and you might already have them in your pantry or fridge!).

    Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.

    The ingredients for buttercream.
    • Butter - choose salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. Chop the butter into cubes before placing into the Thermomix.
    • Icing Sugar - choose pure icing sugar (not icing sugar mixture) as it sets firmer - making it perfect for lunch boxes and birthday parties.
    • Milk - choose full fat or light milk.
    • Vanilla Extract - or vanilla bean paste.

    Step By Step Instructions

    In just 2 simple steps, you'll have smooth and creamy Thermomix buttercream!

    Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.

    Step 1 - Cream The Butter & Sugar

    Place the cubed butter and the icing sugar into the Thermomix bowl.

    Butter and icing sugar in a Thermomix bowl.

    Cream together until well combined.

    A Thermomix bowl filled with icing.

    Step 2 - Add The Milk & Vanilla Extract

    Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

    Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the bowl.

    Milk being added to frosting in a Thermomix.

    Continue to mix until smooth, pale and creamy.

    Buttercream frosting in a Thermomix bowl.

    Spread over your favourite cakes and cupcakes!

    Buttercream on a spatula.

    Expert Tips & FAQ

    Follow our simple tips for the perfect Thermomix buttercream.

    How much buttercream does this recipe make?

    This Thermomix Buttercream recipe makes enough to generously cover one 20cm round cake or 12 cupcakes.

    How can I make my buttercream paler in colour?

    If you would like your buttercream to be paler in colour, simply mix it for longer.

    Can I add food colouring to this recipe?

    Absolutely!! For coloured buttercream, simply add a couple of drops of food colouring during Step 3.

    Storing

    Buttercream can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    Once your cake has been iced, you can store it at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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    Thermomix Buttercream Icing

    Our Thermomix Buttercream Icing recipe is made using 4 basic ingredients and is ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for your favourite cakes and cupcakes!
    4.85 from 80 votes
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    Course: Sweet
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 serves
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Thermomix

    Ingredients

    • 125 g butter cubed
    • 350 g pure icing sugar
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tbs milk
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    Instructions

    • Place the butter and icing sugar into the bowl of your Thermomix and mix for 2 minutes, Speed 3.
    • Scrape down the sides and mix for a further 1 minute, Speed 3.
    • Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the vanilla extract and milk before mixing for 1 minute, Speed 3.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    • ButterΒ - choose salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. Chop the butter into cubes before placing into the Thermomix.
    • Icing SugarΒ - chooseΒ pure icing sugarΒ (not icing sugar mixture) as it sets firmer - making it perfect for lunch boxes and birthday parties.
    • MilkΒ - choose full fat or light milk.
    • Vanilla Extract -Β or vanilla bean paste.
    • Quantity - This Thermomix Buttercream recipe makes enough to generously cover one 20cm round cake or 12 cupcakes.
    • Coloured buttercream - For coloured buttercream, simply add a couple of drops of food colouring during Step 3.
    • Storing - Buttercream can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Once your cake has been iced, you can store it at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Rachel says

      May 17, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      I'm making my daughters 1st birthday cake coming up, and made this as a practice batch, it was perfect, and so so easy!
      Do you think it would be possible to add some melted white chocolate to the mix?
      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        May 20, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Hi Rachel, Happy birthday to your daughter! Hmm, I haven't tried adding white chocolate to this recipe before and I'm not too sure how it would combine with such a high butter content. Sorry I can't be of more help x

        Reply
    2. Gillian Frette says

      May 07, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Easy recipe with fantastic results. Must stop eating the icing...

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        May 08, 2019 at 5:00 am

        Hehe it's very addictive!!!

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      May 03, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Hi, I was wondering if this is a soft buttercream finish or if it's crusting buttercream?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        May 04, 2019 at 6:26 am

        Hi, I find this buttercream does form a slight crust if left uncovered for a couple of hours, otherwise it's a soft buttercream. I hope that helps πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Kim says

      April 25, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Hello, if I’d like to make chocolate icing, how much cocoa would you add?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        May 04, 2019 at 6:26 am

        Hi Kim, I'd start with adding 25g of cocoa and then taste to check if it's 'chocolately' enough for you x

        Reply
    5. Lauren says

      March 27, 2019 at 6:24 pm

      hi, do you use salted butter for this? πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        March 28, 2019 at 3:55 am

        Hi Lauren, I use unsalted butter. xx

        Reply
    6. Ali says

      September 19, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      At what point would you add food colouring? Just at the very end?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        September 23, 2018 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Ali, I add it right at the end πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Serena says

      September 12, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Hi there can you reduce the sweetness by adding less icing sugar? If so what amount would you recommend? Thank you

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        September 17, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        Hi Serena, You can try adding less icing sugar however the texture will be different xx

        Reply
    8. Araw says

      May 03, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Do you need to use the butterfly whisk for this?

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        May 04, 2018 at 4:53 am

        Hi there, no you dont πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Niomi says

      April 21, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      How soon can I decorate using this icing, ie can it be left out unrefrigerated for a day or two?

      Reply
    10. Sian says

      March 09, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Hi, can you double the recipe? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        March 10, 2018 at 5:14 pm

        Of course!

        Reply
    11. Robyn Chew says

      February 22, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      Hi, can you prepare this the day before using and store in the fridge? Best tips for refluffing it? Thanks in advance ?

      Reply
      • Ash says

        September 16, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        Hello, if wanting to save the left overs do I sore in fridge or container?

        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Lucy says

          September 17, 2020 at 5:35 am

          Hi Ash, you can store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. When you're ready to use it, allow it to come to room temperature and then whip/beat it again to 'freshen' it back up!

    12. Najet says

      January 19, 2018 at 9:40 pm

      Hi is the butter at room temperature or cold? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        January 21, 2018 at 4:45 pm

        Hi Najet, I find it works best at room temperature x

        Reply
        • TheBAKERMYSTERY# says

          February 04, 2021 at 12:19 am

          5 stars
          Man dis stuff is da best the besides sliced bread

    13. Amanda says

      December 29, 2017 at 2:33 am

      The absolute BEST icing ever!!!!! Thanks for another delicious recipe!!!!

      Reply
    14. Lisa says

      December 17, 2017 at 5:24 am

      This buttercream is amazing! It has worked out well for me every time I have made it - twice with cocoa powder in place of the vanilla and I made it today as per the recipe. Light and fluffy each time. Thanks for an easy recipe for a fairly dodgy baker πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        December 18, 2017 at 3:20 am

        Hi Lisa, thank you so much!!! We're thrilled that you like or recipe!! xx

        Reply
    15. anne says

      March 02, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      hi, do you think I can add strawberry jam to make it strawberry buttercream icing for a cake? I am looking at your strawberry frosting too and just not sure which one to make. I want to use it as a filling too ( I am making strawberry layers cake - vanilla cake, but with a kind of strawberry filling, thinking strawberry buttercream icing).

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        March 02, 2017 at 4:33 pm

        Absolutely!! You could definitely add strawberry jam!! YUM! I think the strawberry buttercream idea sounds great!

        Reply
        • Melissa says

          January 22, 2025 at 9:23 am

          Hi there,

          May I kindly ask, does this recipe pipe smoothly or mainly for smearing on top?

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