• Lucas
• 04 May, 2026
• • Ermine Frosting
  • Swiss Meringue Buttercream
  • Cake Decorating
  • Baking Science
  • Buttercream Recipe
  • Layer Cakes
  • Not Too Sweet

Should I use Ermine or Swiss Meringue buttercream for my cake?

You’ve done it. You’ve baked the perfect cake layers—they’re level, moist, and smell incredible. You’ve got your offset spatula and turntable ready. But then comes the moment of truth: the frosting. For years, many of us have relied on American buttercream, a simple mix of powdered sugar and butter. And while it’s sweet and nostalgic, it can also be gritty, cloyingly sweet, and prone to melting into a sad, sugary puddle.