Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou and Natasha Pickowicz, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky
This silky, stable frosting smooths beautifully over cake and can take any number of flavorings, from vanilla to chocolate to espresso. Use this buttercream recipe to make Black Forest Layer Cake with Cherry Preserves, Tiramisù Layer Cake with Mascarpone Mousse, or Vanilla Layer Cake with Mango Curd.