buttercream

/buht-er-kreem/US // ˈbʌt ərˌkrim //

奶油蛋糕,黄油蛋糕,黄油膏,牛油果酱

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : a vanilla-flavored cake frosting or filling made principally of softened butter and powdered sugar.
- : a similar mixture used as a filling for bonbons or to flavor ice cream.

Hand-scooped, pressed, and topped with buttercream frosting, they’re a must-try for those in the know, but the ever-popular pink sugar cookie is also symbolic of what happens when something you create takes on a life of its own.
In fact, it happens to be our family’s favorite frosting, and I make it so often, I forget its softer, more spreadable texture compared with its buttercream cousin.
This layer is then topped with a custard buttercream and finished with more chocolate.
The result is lighter than buttercream but more intense than marshmallow.
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Easy Buttercream Frosting by Sara Neumeier.