Buttercream less sweet

Whipped Buttercream Frosting-frosting without powdered sugar! This flour frosting (ermine) recipe makes light, not too sweet frosting!

Whipped buttercream frosting is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweetened. This whipped version of buttercream is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies & more.

This whipped vanilla American buttercream frosting is a light and fluffy twist on traditional American buttercream and is ideal for topping cakes or cupcakes or to use as a filling.

Today we bring you some alternatives like less sweet buttercream frosting to use on top of your favorite recipes without the fear of overpowering sugar.

If you find your frosting too sweet, don't lose hope. I have our best tips and tricks to help lessen the sweetness of buttercream frosting. American buttercream is often the go-to frosting for many, known for its simplicity, and forgiving nature. However, its sugariness can sometimes be overpowering for some detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dessert.

If you’re looking for a silky smooth buttercream frosting recipe that is not too sweet or grainy, then this recipe is it! I find traditional American style buttercreams way too sweet, so I came up with my own version that has far less icing sugar (in relation to the amount of butter) compared to more traditional recipes. Best part is, it’s still stable enough to use for layered cakes and is great for piping too!

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

Vanilla Russian buttercream only takes 3 ingredients to make and none of them is powdered sugar! This is a super smooth frosting with the rich flavor of sweetened condensed milk.

This retro frosting makes for a lighter and less sweet substitute for buttercream frosting. It is super fluffy and pillowy, but still holds-

This sweet and simple vanilla buttercream frosting is easy to whip up and pipes beautifully. I love this recipe because it is easy, tastes great, and can be used in so many different ways. This frosting can be used for spreading, as a filler between cake layers, and it is perfect for piping.