Award-winning pastry chef Paola Velez shows you how to make buttercream for perfect cakes, cupcakes, and various frosting-covered desserts! First, she shares her Italian buttercream recipe that incorporates hot sugar syrup into beaten egg whites for a light, meringue-based frosting. Then, she shares her American buttercream recipe that utilizes powdered sugar and butter instead for that classic birthday cake taste. Stay tuned for the satisfying, sprinkle-filled cake decorating at the end and Paola’s must-know buttercream tips and tricks!