Hi,

I am trying desperately to get a not too sweet buttercream recipe. Can any one share with me?

Cheers
Sfchieng

I generally use the standard Wilton buttercream recipe, but I add 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring, 1 tsp. butter flavoring and 1/4 tsp. of the almond flavoring. Then I always add a pinch of salt. This usually takes away some of the sweetness. But I think the trick is only a little bit of the almond flavoring and the pinch of salt. I get a lot of compliments on my icing and people say it's not too sweet. But again, the salt makes all the difference. Hope this helps.

Hi, Solobaker.

Thanks for your information. I will give it a try, hopefully I can produce a very nice buttercream soon.

Use lemon juice instead of water or milk in your favourite recipe. But a word of caution, it will bleach your colours out if you need coloured icing.

Italian Meringue Buttercream is what I use. It is made without using powdered sugar, and the butter gives it a lot of flavor. I've never had anyone say it is too sweet.

Thanks for all your help. i will remember all your suggestion.