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

Examples of buttercream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Best Frosting: Strawberries ’N Cream While the cupcake as a whole missed the mark, the buttercream frosting on this cupcake was delicious. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 Rough-edge linens, cakes with ruffled buttercream frosting, and glowing taper candles can also enhance the visual interest of your décor. Orange Orange can be an unexpected addition to a summer wedding color palette. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2024 Layers of soft sponge cake and Swiss meringue buttercream knock Little Debbie's version out of the park (no offense, Deb). Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 June 2024 The company unveiled an all-new Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut, which was an Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in black chocolate icing, adorned with silver sprinkles, piped with a buttercream made with Oreo pieces, and featured a whole Oreo in the center. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for buttercream 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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