Yes, Some Bakeries Will Sell You Buttercream Frosting - Here's What To Know - Tasting Table

"Even though a classic buttercream is essentially just butter and sugar, with a hint of vanilla flavor and sometimes a dash of milk or cream, the process of making it can be time consuming and messy. There are also several mistakes you can make. You rarely hear someone rave about how much they love to make buttercream."

"However, grocery store bakeries that use buttercream to produce cakes and cupcakes often have plenty on hand. You can just ask at the bakery counter if they will sell you some. It's often quite affordable, just a few dollars for a pound or two."

"Few stores advertise buttercream as something they have available, so you'll need to ask. According to one user on Reddit, 'There are already existing PLUs for customers to purchase 1lb and 1/2 pound tubs of both chocolate and vanilla buttercream' at Meijer stores. Another user says Sam's Club will 'sell it by the bucket.'"

Buttercream is considered the most beloved cake frosting due to its rich, sweet, and decadent qualities, but making it from scratch is time-consuming and messy. While classic buttercream requires only butter, sugar, vanilla, and sometimes milk or cream, the preparation process is labor-intensive. Grocery store bakeries that regularly produce cakes and cupcakes typically have buttercream readily available for purchase. Customers can request buttercream at bakery counters for just a few dollars per pound. Stores like Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, Sam's Club, Target, Albertsons, and Costco offer buttercream in various quantities, though availability varies by location.

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