Buttercream Icing

Ready-Made Buttercream Icing for Cakes & Cupcakes

Making buttercream from scratch takes time. Our range of ready-made buttercream icing skips the effort entirely — no creaming butter, no adjusting consistency, no mess. Just open the tub and pipe. Whether you're a home baker in a hurry or a professional decorator running a high-volume kitchen, our pre-made frosting and buttercream options give you a consistent, smooth result every time. Browse our full icing and fondant range if you're looking for other icing types including fondant, royal icing, and modelling paste.

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Over The Top Buttercream

Over The Top buttercream is one of Australia's most trusted names in premade cake icings — and one of our most popular products. Available in classic white and rich chocolate, with bulk tub options up to 9kg, it's a go-to for cake businesses, professional decorators, and home bakers who want consistently great results at every scale. The texture is smooth and spreadable straight from the tub and pipes cleanly through standard piping tips without any whipping or adjustment. If you're searching for ready made butter icing that just works, Over The Top is the benchmark in Australia.

Sprinks Pre-Coloured Buttercream

Sprinks coloured buttercream icing comes ready to use in 425g tubs — no food colouring required. The range covers white, pink, blue, green, red, and black, making it the fastest way to get perfectly coloured buttercream onto your cakes and cupcakes. The white option works beautifully as a base for food colouring customisation, while the pre-coloured options are ideal for themed cakes, children's birthday cakes, and any project where time matters. Each tub pipes smoothly through a piping bag and holds its shape well when rosettes and swirls are piped.

Coloured Buttercream — No Mixing Required

Getting a deep, vibrant colour in homemade buttercream takes a lot of gel food colouring — and a lot of patience. Pre-coloured coloured buttercream from Sprinks removes that step entirely. The colour is already perfectly mixed and consistent throughout the tub, so you get the same shade every time you open a new one. This matters for professional decorators who need to match colours across multiple batches, and for home bakers who just want the colour right without guesswork. If you do want to tint or deepen a white base, our food colouring range includes gel paste and oil-based options that work well in buttercream.

Bulk Buttercream Icing for Professionals & Large Orders

Running a cake business or baking for a large event? Our bulk buttercream options take the stress out of high-volume decorating. Over The Top buttercream tubs in larger sizes mean less restocking, consistent results across every tier and batch, and competitive pricing for professional kitchens. Pair with our piping bags and piping tips for a complete professional decorating setup, or order your entire baking supplies in one place with fast Australia-wide delivery from our Tweed Heads, NSW store.

How to Use Premade Buttercream Icing

Piping with Premade Buttercream

Premade buttercream is designed to pipe straight from the tub. Spoon it into your piping bag fitted with your chosen piping tip and pipe directly onto your cake or cupcakes. For taller swirls and rosettes, the buttercream should be at room temperature — cold buttercream straight from storage can be a little stiff. If it feels firm, leave the tub at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before piping.

Crumb Coating and Covering Cakes

Premade buttercream works perfectly for crumb coating — applying a thin first layer to seal in any loose crumbs before the final coat. Once the crumb coat has set in the fridge (around 20–30 minutes), apply a thicker outer coat and smooth with a cake scraper for a clean finish. Buttercream-covered cakes can then be further decorated with sprinkles, edible toppers, or lustre dust for extra detail.

Using Buttercream Under Fondant

Buttercream is the preferred base layer for fondant-covered cakes. Apply a smooth, even coat of buttercream to your cake, allow it to chill in the fridge until firm, then roll out and apply your fondant icing. The buttercream creates an adhesive surface that helps the fondant grip the cake and produces a smoother, more professional finish.

Storage

Once opened, premade buttercream icing should be stored in an airtight container or with the lid firmly replaced. Most premade buttercream can be stored at room temperature for short periods, but refrigerating it extends shelf life. Always check the best before date on the tub and bring refrigerated buttercream back to room temperature before piping for best results.

How Much Buttercream Do I Need?

Not sure how much to order? A standard 425g tub will cover approximately 12 cupcakes generously, or crumb coat a 15cm round cake. For a fully frosted two-layer 20cm round cake, you'll typically need 500–600g. For larger tiers or high-volume orders, the Over The Top 9kg tub is the most cost-effective option. See our buttercream calculator for more detailed quantities by cake size and tier count.

More Icing Types at Baking Pleasures

Buttercream is just one part of our full icing range. If you're looking for other options, we also stock:

• Fondant Icing — ready-to-roll and sculpting fondant for covered cakes and 3D decorations
• Royal Icing — firm-drying icing ideal for cookie decorating and detailed piped work
• Modelling Paste & Gum Paste — firm-textured paste for sculpted figurines, flowers, and 3D toppers

Buy Premade Buttercream Icing in Australia — Fast Delivery

Baking Pleasures is an Australian cake decorating supplies store based in Tweed Heads, NSW. We stock the best premade buttercream icing Australia has to offer — including Over The Top and Sprinks — and ship fast across the country so your supplies arrive in time for your next bake. Shop online or visit us in store — either way, you'll find professional-quality decorating supplies at competitive prices.

FAQs

What is premade buttercream icing?

Premade buttercream icing is a ready-made frosting that comes in a tub — no mixing, no creaming butter required. It's designed to be piped or spread directly onto cakes and cupcakes straight from the container. Our range includes pre-coloured options from Sprinks and classic white and chocolate from Over The Top.

Can you pipe premade buttercream icing?

Yes. Premade buttercream is formulated to pipe smoothly through standard piping bags and tips. It holds rosettes, swirls, and ruffles well. For best results, bring cold buttercream to room temperature before piping so it flows easily through the tip.

How is buttercream different from fondant?

Buttercream has a soft, creamy texture and a richer flavour — ideal for piped cupcakes, textured cake finishes, and crumb-coating before fondant application. Fondant produces a smooth, firm surface suited to covered cakes, sculpted decorations, and clean-edged designs. Many decorators use both together: buttercream as the base layer and fondant as the outer covering. Browse our fondant icing range if you need both.

Do you sell bulk buttercream icing?

Yes. We stock Over The Top buttercream in larger tub sizes up to 9kg, suitable for cake businesses, professional kitchens, and large-scale events. Check the product listings above for current size options and pricing.

What brands of buttercream icing do you stock?

We stock Sprinks pre-coloured buttercream icing (425g tubs in white, pink, blue, green, red, and black) and Over The Top buttercream in white and chocolate, including bulk sizes up to 9kg. Both brands are trusted by Australian bakers and cake decorators.

How do I store premade buttercream icing?

Store opened premade buttercream in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for short periods, but refrigerating it is recommended for longer storage. Before using refrigerated buttercream, allow it to return to room temperature and give it a quick stir if needed to restore a smooth, pipeable consistency.

Does premade buttercream work under fondant?

Yes — buttercream is the most common base layer used before applying fondant. Apply a smooth crumb coat of buttercream, chill until firm, then cover with your rolled fondant. The set buttercream layer gives the fondant a stable surface to grip and helps create a smooth, professional finish.

What is the best pre-made frosting in Australia?

Over The Top buttercream is one of the most widely used pre-made frostings among Australian cake decorators — trusted for its smooth texture, consistent quality, and availability in bulk sizes. Sprinks pre-coloured buttercream is the favourite for anyone who wants colour without the mixing.