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!
In my opinion no birthday cake is complete without a thick layer of buttercream smeared all over it - yum!
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.
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.
- 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.
Cream together until well combined.
Step 2 - Add The Milk & Vanilla Extract
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the bowl.
Continue to mix until smooth, pale and creamy.
Spread over your favourite cakes and cupcakes!
Expert Tips & FAQ
Follow our simple tips for the perfect Thermomix buttercream.
This Thermomix Buttercream recipe makes enough to generously cover one 20cm round cake or 12 cupcakes.
If you would like your buttercream to be paler in colour, simply mix it for longer.
Absolutely!! For coloured buttercream, simply add a couple of drops of food colouring during Step 3.
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
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 125 g butter cubed
- 350 g pure icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tbs milk
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
- 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.
- 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.
Trish O'Brien says
Thank you so much! The whole class advised my son they were the best cupcakes ever!
Allison says
Perfect icing!
Jen says
I loved this recipe - it didn't taste too sickly. This will be my new "go to" buttercream recipe from now on.
Lucy says
Yay! We're so glad you liked it!
Erica says
So good 😊
Lucy says
We're thrilled you liked it!
Harley says
Should this use room temp butter or cold?
Lauren Matheson says
Hi, room temperature butter will work best.
Danae says
Does it have to be unsalted butter?
Tash says
It doesn't have to be unsalted, but salted butter may need more flavour added to override the salt in it.
Rachel says
Perfect! Thank you!
Tui Siong Hie says
Perfect Thermomix recipe for butter cream!
thanks
Lucy says
We're so glad you like it!
Tessa says
I think this recipe worked really well and I love following Thermobliss recipes!
Lucy says
Thank you so much!
Rachel says
I can’t wait to try this now I have my thermi. All those years mixing with a stick blender ??.
Lauren Matheson says
Enjoy!
Jessica says
This was so perfect for my baking. It was easy and quick, and not too hard.
Lucy says
We're so glad to hear that!
Nicky says
Thanks for sharing made a double batch using room temp unsalted butter and it was perfect!!!
Kristy says
Did the double batch comfortably fit in the bowl ? Did you amend anything else to ensure it was perfect ? I’m very time poor and no room for error lol
Andre says
Hello. If I want to use Noutela what are the proportions? Thanks
KERRI says
Hi, is it possible to add fresh lemon juice to this recipe to make lemon buttercream?
Lucy says
Absolutely! You might also like to add finely grated lemon zest. You will also need to increase the amount of icing sugar (and I'd add a pinch of salt to balance the flavour too).