Abdominal muscle strain: Damage to the abdominal muscle due to over-stretching of the muscle tissue. The damage involves tearing the muscle tissue. Small blood vessels may also be damaged which can cause bruising. The symptoms may vary from mild to severe depending on the severity of the damage. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Abdominal muscle strain is available below.
Buttercream (also known as butter cream, butter icing, and mock cream) is a type of icing or filling used inside cakes, as a coating, and as decoration. In its simplest form, it is made by creaming butter with powdered sugar, although other fats can be used, such as margarine or lard.
Buttercream is the frosting of choice for cupcakes, birthday cakes and wedding cakes alike. That's because the rich, sweet flavor pairs perfectly with any type of cake. Best of all, it's very easy to make! Basic buttercream should be in any aspiring pastry chef's repertoire.See Step 1 to learn how to make it. Beat 1 cup of softened butter until fluffy. 2  Add 1/2 cup shortening and beat well. 3  Add 1 pound of confectioner's sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and keep beating. 4  Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.