buttercream

noun

but·​ter·​cream ˈbə-tər-ˌkrēm How to pronounce buttercream (audio)
: a sweet butter-based mixture used especially as a filling or frosting

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Official tasting notes summary: Nose: Vanilla buttercream, fresh sponge cake, candied lemon zest, almonds and hints of raisins and figs. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Then, Mila says to prepare a large batch of buttercream, divide it, and dye it with your theme's colors. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025 This cake had impressive floral designs, and beautiful pastel colors, and the buttercream itself was decadent and true-to-form. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 Spread remaining buttercream over top and sides of cake as needed. Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buttercream

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buttercream was in 1908

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“Buttercream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttercream. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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