Light / fluffy frosting?

[countthestars]

Anyone have a recipe they like and want to share? I am making cupcakes for DD's party and my usual Wilton buttercream is too heavy, IMO. I would prefer not a cream cheese frosting but will consider if you rave about it. Cupcakes will be funfetti with white frosting.

[karinothing]

I know it sounds odd....but this one is good. You could also do a whipped cream frosting.

tastykitchen.com/blog/2010/03/a-tasty-recipe-thats-the-best-frosting-ive-ever-had/

[djc315]

My favorite is called Crispy Magic Buttercream - it's a mix between swiss meringue buttercream and regular buttercream. It's SO good.

www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/double-chocolate-cupcakes-and-crispy-magic-frosting/

Or just do SMBC like @peggyolson and @mrswindycity said. It's light, and not overly sweet. Make sure to use unsalted butter.

[shellbear09]

This is a great light fluffy buttercream.

www.annies-eats.com/2012/07/30/cupcake-basics-whipped-vanilla-buttercream/

[wavepool]

yes, Swiss Meringue Buttercream! (assuming you have an electric mixer...not fun by hand)

[pierogigirl]

Jul 7, 2015 10:54:11 GMT -5 djc315 said:

My favorite is called Crispy Magic Buttercream - it's a mix between swiss meringue buttercream and regular buttercream. It's SO good.

www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/double-chocolate-cupcakes-and-crispy-magic-frosting/

Or just do SMBC like @peggyolson and @mrswindycity said. It's light, and not overly sweet. Make sure to use unsalted butter.

Can you pipe/decorate with this frosting, or is it too soft?

I'm always on the lookout for a less sweet buttercream that I can use for decorating birthday cake.

[djc315]

Jul 7, 2015 11:11:03 GMT -5 pierogigirl said:

Jul 7, 2015 10:54:11 GMT -5 djc315 said:

My favorite is called Crispy Magic Buttercream - it's a mix between swiss meringue buttercream and regular buttercream. It's SO good.

www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/double-chocolate-cupcakes-and-crispy-magic-frosting/

Or just do SMBC like @peggyolson and @mrswindycity said. It's light, and not overly sweet. Make sure to use unsalted butter.

Can you pipe/decorate with this frosting, or is it too soft?

I'm always on the lookout for a less sweet buttercream that I can use for decorating birthday cake.

I have no problem piping onto cupcakes and have frosted cakes with it.  It would be fine for borders/writing, but I would probably use a stiffer buttercream for more intricate piping details.

[laurack]

I really like this frosting. I'm not a fan of regular buttercream as it's just TOO sweet. This seems to be the right level of sweetness for me ...and its much easier than a meringue buttercream

melssweetlife.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/sweet-cupcakes/

[laurack]

I know that's a chocolate recipe but you can just not put cocoa in and add extra vanilla extract

I use organic shortening from whole foods