Looking for a Nigerian buttercream recipe with 7 days shelf life? Whether you’re a home baker or a professional cake decorator, this tried-and-tested recipe is perfect for Nigeria’s warm climate. Unlike some recipes out there, this buttercream holds its shape beautifully and stays fresh for up to 7 days without refrigeration (in cool room temperatures).

This easy Nigerian buttercream recipe is smooth, pipeable, and customizable with colors and flavors. It’s a staple for birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and cupcakes.

Ingredients for Nigerian Buttercream (7-Day Shelf Life)

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Icing Sugar (confectioner’s sugar)
Margarine
Vanilla Flavor
Butterscotch Flavor
Water or Milk
Food-grade color

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Nigerian Buttercream

1. Prep Your Ingredients
   Measure out all the ingredients—except the food-grade coloring and water/milk—and place them on your work surface for easy access.
2. Sieve and Combine
   In a large mixing bowl, sieve your icing sugar to eliminate lumps. Add the margarine and gently mix with a spatula until the mixture forms a breadcrumb-like texture.
3. Add Flavors and Liquid
   Pour in the vanilla and butterscotch flavors, then add 1 tablespoon of water or milk. Mix thoroughly with your spatula to begin forming a cream.
4. Whip the Buttercream (Electric Method)
   If using a stand or electric hand mixer, set it to the lowest speed and begin whipping the buttercream. Add water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve a smooth, semi-thick consistency. Then switch to high speed and whip for an additional 2 minutes to make it light and fluffy.
5. Mix Manually (No Mixer Option)
   If mixing by hand using a wooden spoon or whisk, continue adding water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly each time, until a semi-thick, smooth buttercream is achieved.
6. Test the Consistency
   To check if your buttercream is perfect for covering cakes, insert a palette knife into the center of the mixture. If it leans slightly or shifts slantly, your buttercream is ready.
   You can thin it further for other uses or store it in an airtight container for later.
7. How to Color Your Buttercream
   Scoop out a portion of the buttercream into a small mixing bowl. Add a small amount of food-grade coloring of your choice and mix until the color is well incorporated. Continue adding color until you reach your desired shade.

This Nigerian buttercream recipe with 7 days shelf life is perfect for both beginner and professional bakers looking for a durable, delicious, and affordable frosting. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of creamy, smooth icing that your clients or guests will love.

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Nigerian Buttercream Recipe with 7 Days Shelf Life | Smooth & Stable for Cakes

Sussan Apeh.

Discover the perfect Nigerian buttercream recipe with a 7-day shelf life. Ideal for hot weather, this stable, smooth icing is perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Cakes, Confection, Dessert, Sweets

Cuisine American, Nigerian

Calories 662 kcal

Equipment

• 2 Mixing Bowls
• 1 Spatula
• 1 Digital Weighting Scale
• 1 Electric Hand mixer Or Cake Stand Mixer, Or Hand Whisk

Ingredients

  

• 1 KG Icing Sugar confectioner's sugar
• 300 G Margarine
• 1 TSP Vanilla FlavorFlavor
• 1 TSP Butterscotch FlavorFlavor
• 2 – 4 TBSP Water or Milk
• Food-grade color Of your choice

Instructions

 

• Prep Your Ingredients

  Measure out all the ingredients—except the food-grade coloring and water/milk—and place them on your work surface for easy access.
• Sieve and Combine

  In a large mixing bowl, sieve your icing sugar to eliminate lumps. Add the margarine and gently mix with a spatula until the mixture forms a breadcrumb-like texture.
• Add Flavors and Liquid

  Pour in the vanilla and butterscotch flavors, then add 1 tablespoon of water or milk. Mix thoroughly with your spatula to begin forming a cream.
• Whip the Buttercream (Electric Method)

  If using a stand or electric hand mixer, set it to the lowest speed and begin whipping the buttercream. Add water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve a smooth, semi-thick consistency. Then switch to high speed and whip for an additional 2 minutes to make it light and fluffy.
• Mix Manually (No Mixer Option)

  If mixing by hand using a wooden spoon or whisk, continue adding water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly each time, until a semi-thick, smooth buttercream is achieved.
• Test the Consistency

  To check if your buttercream is perfect for covering cakes, insert a palette knife into the center of the mixture. If it leans slightly or shifts slantly, your buttercream is ready.

  You can thin it further for other uses or store it in an airtight container for later.
• How to Color Your Buttercream

  Scoop out a portion of the buttercream into a small mixing bowl. Add a small amount of food-grade coloring of your choice and mix until the color is well incorporated. Continue adding color until you reach your desired shade.

Video

https://youtu.be/ZVzWrJqE6rQ

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