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buttercream

[ buht-er-kreem ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of buttercream1

First recorded in 1950–55; butter + cream

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Example Sentences

The result is lighter than buttercream but more intense than marshmallow.

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Easy Buttercream Frosting by Sara Neumeier.

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