Buttercream

Name: Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: egg whites; sugar; butter; salt

20 mins prepServes 12

This buttercream recipe features egg whites, sugar, and butter, perfect for frosting a 3-layer 8-inch cake. The mixture is warmed, whipped to medium peaks, and then butter is added gradually for a creamy texture. Customize with extracts or zests as desired.

12 servings

What you need

1 salt

16 ⅛ oz butter

14 ⅛ oz sugar

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Instructions

1: Place egg whites and sugar in a bowl over a pot of simmering water.

2: Whisk constantly until egg whites reach 165°F.

3: Move egg white mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.

4: Whisk until medium peaks are formed and the sides of the bowl are tepid to the touch.

5: Add butter to mixer on low a bit at a time.

6: If desired, add vanilla or any other extracts/zests.

7: Once all butter has been added, whip on medium for 10-15 minutes.

8: Switch to paddle attachment for another 10 minutes.

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