<p>1. Put the softened butter in a bowl with the water and mix together well.</p>
<p>2. Beat in the sifted icing sugar a little at a time until the mixture is light and creamy.</p>
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<p>Adding Flavours.</p>
<p>For Vanilla buttercream add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence.</p>
<p>For Lemon buttercream substitute 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for the hot water.</p>
<p>For Chocolate buttercream add 300 grams of melted dark chocolate.</p>