How do you firm buttercream for piping?

Steps

1. Chill the frosting to thicken it without adding more ingredients.
2. Use powdered sugar to easily thicken the buttercream frosting.
3. Add cornstarch in 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) increments to thicken sweet frosting.
4. Mix 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of butter into the frosting to thicken it without altering the taste.

How do I make my buttercream white?

Summary on How to Make your Buttercream White

1. Use the lightest color butter you can find.
2. Whip the butter well before using it.
3. Don’t use colored flavorings.
4. Add a bit of violet color gel.
5. Add bright white color gel.

Can you make buttercream frosting with white chocolate?

Add cooled white chocolate and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. This frosting is similar to the traditional American buttercream frosting and is great for piping decorations or frosting layer cakes. White chocolate bars are recommended for this recipe.

Can you use powdered sugar in buttercream frosting?

Here are some TIPS for making PERFECT white chocolate buttercream frosting: There is NO powdered sugar in this recipe. Please do not add it since that will change the texture and flavor of this frosting. Your frosting is only as good as the ingredients you use. Use GOOD QUALITY white chocolate. It makes a big difference!

What kind of frosting to use on Layer Cake?

Made using melted chocolate, butter and vanilla, this white chocolate frosting is perfect for anyone looking to sweeten up their desserts. Great for piping and spreading on layer cakes, this buttercream recipe pairs well with almost any cake flavor.

Do you need a nozzle for white chocolate buttercream?

Piping Nozzle – To pipe the cupcakes as shown in the pictures you’ll need a JEM 1B nozzle. White chocolate buttercream, easy to make and perfect for piping onto cupcakes, layer cakes, macarons, biscuits or special celebration cakes. Break the white chocolate (200g) and melt it over a bain marie (in a bowl over a pan of simmering water).