Buttercream frosting not too sweet

Silky smooth, glossy and delicious - Russian buttercream is the easiest frosting to make but also has one of the best textures and flavors!

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.

Our favorite Vanilla Buttercream Frosting! This American buttercream recipe is creamy, fluffy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It pipes beautifully on Vanilla Cake, our favorite Cupcakes, and even Sugar Cookies.

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!

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

This not too sweet buttercream frosting recipe is the perfect hybrid between American and Swiss meringue buttercream!

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

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

Creamy, silky Italian buttercream is perfect for decorating cakes and so delicious! It's easier to make than you think and might become your go to frosting!

This Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is by far my most popular recipe and it doesn’t surprise me one little bit. Buttercream is a baking staple so knowing how to make a good batch is incredibly essential, and I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count - it's the only frosting recipe you'll ever need!