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How well do you know your buttercream?
You may be wiz with a piping bag or an expert with an offset spatula, but just how much do you really know about buttercream? Put your icing knowledge to the test with our quiz!
Which type of buttercream doesn’t actually contain butter?
Which type of buttercream uses a mix of butter and meringue as its base?
Which type of buttercream uses flour or cornstarch as a thickener?
Which type of buttercream uses corn syrup to add stability and can be used like fondant?
Which type of buttercream starts with a custard base?
Which type of buttercream uses egg yolks instead of egg whites?
Which type of buttercream uses shortening to create a firm finish?
Time for a frosting study session!
Want to bring your buttercream skills up to snuff? Lucky you — that gives you a great excuse to whip up more buttercream than you can eat! When you’re ready to get started, check out our list of all kinds of icing and frosting and find a new recipe to try.
Sweet! You’ve got a solid buttercream foundation.
With so many varieties of buttercream, it’s impressive that you can keep this many straight! Add a few more recipes to your repertoire and you’ll be a bona fide buttercream expert. Check out a few more frostings to try here.
You’re a buttercream genius!
Wow! You sure know the ins and outs of buttercream — impressive! Now if you want to grow your skills, you can take your buttercream basics from good to great with our Better Buttercream online class
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