Swiss Meringue Buttercream
A light, silky, and creamy frosting that pairs beautifully with cakes and desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 9-inch round cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the egg whites and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the mixture over a pot of simmering water, whisking continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm.
- Beat the mixture using a mixer until stiff peaks form and it cools.
- Gradually add the softened butter, beating until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in the fridge for later, rewhipping before use.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to room temperature but not melted for best results. Meringue can be sensitive to humidity, so avoid making it on humid days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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