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Can I use a hand mixer instead of heavy duty to make buttercream icing?

May 26, 2008 by Raquel | Posted in Cooking & Recipes

I do not have the money to dish out yet for a heavy duty mixer. I need to make a birthday cake and need to use the buttercream recipe. I just do not know if I can use a hand mixer instead of the heavy duty! HELP!

Yes, just make sure you do it correctly and don't get the buttercream mixture everywhere!

Heres my recipe which i use all the time to make a great butter-icing

140g butter, softened
280g icing sugar
1-2 tbsp

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