Etymology
Origin of buttercream
Example Sentences
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In “Cake From Lucie,” flowers grow from batter and buttercream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Her simple, sugar-laden summons has since caused ripples of the buttercream variety across the foodie world.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Susan Prunty’s bakery in Medford, Ore., sold about 25 Christmas cookie decorating kits through the middle of last December, complete with a dozen freshly baked sugar cookies, buttercream frosting, and sprinkles.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Inside, it was all Oreo, layered with Oreo American buttercream frosting — a reflection of Escoto’s preference for nostalgic flavors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
It was no hazelnut buttercream, but it was close.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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