You are going to love this stable and versatile Not So Sweet Buttercream recipe. It is half American buttercream and half cream cheese frosting with 2 secret ingredients!
2 In a medium sized bowl, sift together the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and corn starch.
0 On medium speed, beat together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until lightened in color and fully incorporated (about 3 to 5 minutes)
1 Add vanilla extract, beat until well incorporated. NOTE: Add gel food coloring here for colored buttercream frosting.
3 On low speed, add 1 cup of the powdered sugar mixture to the cream cheese mixture at a time, scraping down the bowl between each cup.
4 Once all the powdered sugar mixture is incorporated, turn mixer to medium high and beat for 30-45 seconds.NOTE: Troubleshoot the buttercream frosting with my guide below.
