Etymology
Origin of buttercream
Example Sentences
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Her carrot cake calls for a buttercream made with fromage frais, a lighter version of American cream cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
New York bakery The Dotcakes went viral in May for its flat-topped, single serve cakes, covered in buttercream and "dots", as they're now being called online.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
On Monday night, the actor, who was nominated for her supporting performance in the HBO resort series, sported a silky, buttercream gown from Loewe's Spring 2024 collection.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2024
It was no hazelnut buttercream, but it was close.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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