buttercream

noun

but·​ter·​cream ˈbə-tər-ˌkrēm 

: a sweet butter-based mixture used especially as a filling or frosting

Examples of buttercream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Candy Pink & Magenta Soft buttercream paired with oversized orchid florals proves that feminine doesn't have to mean predictable. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The cake was baked by the couple’s friend, Alora Kinley, and flavored with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, and topped with an adorable personalized dog topper of their pups. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Recipe Tips for Sour Cream Frosting Because sour cream has more moisture and less fat per tablespoon than butter, this frosting is softer than an American buttercream. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Highlight the flavors of berries and show off those buttercream piping skills for your special someone. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for buttercream

• academe
• cherubim
• elohim
• episteme
• seraphim
• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme