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Definition of buttercream

buttercream

/ˈbʌt.ɚˌkɹiːm/
but · ter · cream
Plural:buttercreams
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buttercream Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rich, fluffy frosting or filling for cakes and pastries, made primarily by whipping butter with powdered sugar or a sugar syrup and often enriched with egg whites, egg yolks, or milk.

Example

"The pastry chef piped rosettes of vanilla buttercream along the top edge of the birthday cake."

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• Nearby Words

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butterbean
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buttercream. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buttercream
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