Beat butter with a stand mixer fitted with ... cut a 1/2- to 3/4-inch hole in corner. Leave remaining icing in bowl. Trim cakes flat using a cake leveler or serrated knife, if necessary; discard ...
Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwich biscuits. Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing.