Choose Your Frosting Style

At Sift, our signature frosting has always been rich, bakery-style buttercream.
This mix introduces something new — a lighter, whipped version designed for soft, layered cakes at home.

Both work beautifully. It just depends on what you're craving.

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Bakery Buttercream

Sift Signature

Best for

Cupcakes, piping, classic Sift flavor, richer finish

You'll need

  • 1 pouch Sift Frosting Mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tbsp heavy cream
  • Optional: pinch of salt

How to make it

Beat butter until pale and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and frosting mix, mixing on low until combined. Add heavy cream and whip until smooth, thick, and spreadable.

Andrea's note: This is the frosting we used at Sift for our cupcakes. It's rich, sweet, and perfect for piping or that classic bakery finish.

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Whipped Frosting

Light + Modern

Best for

Layered cakes, softer texture, less sweet finish

You'll need

  • 1 pouch Sift Frosting Mix
  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream

How to make it

Pour cold heavy cream into a large bowl. Sprinkle frosting mix evenly over the cream and stir briefly to combine. Beat on medium-high speed for 2–4 minutes until thick, fluffy, and smooth. Stop once it holds its shape — don't overmix.

Andrea's note: This version is lighter and less sweet than traditional buttercream. For clean layers, chill your cake for 1–2 hours before slicing.

Not sure which one to choose?

Go buttercream if

You want the original Sift cupcake experience, rich, sweet, and pipeable. Great for cupcakes.

Go whipped if

You want something lighter, softer, and less sweet. Perfect for layer cakes.

Bake it your way. Tag me when you do @siftdessertbar