Buttercream

Buttercream is an essential preparation in the pastry shop. Made with fresh, sweet butter, natural flavorings, and other top-quality ingredients, it is excellent as a filling or icing for many cakes and pastries. There are four types of buttercream: Italian, German, Swiss, and French. Each of these buttercream has different characteristics that make it best suited for different applications.

A layer or coating of buttercream should be even and thin. It should completely cover the cake layer or outside of the pastry or cake without being excessively thick. It should add enough moisture, flavor, and texture to complement without overpowering the pastry or cake to which it is applied.