Best 2 German Buttercream Recipes
German buttercream is a smooth, creamy, and decadent frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and can be flavored with various extracts or spices. German buttercream is a bit more labor-intensive than other types of buttercream, but it is well worth the effort. The result is a frosting that is light and fluffy, yet still rich and flavorful.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
GERMAN BUTTERCREAM
This German buttercream frosting is super silky and buttery. It's pleasantly sweet, but not overly sweet like some American buttercreams can be. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For pastry cream, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. For buttercream, in a bowl cream butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in cooled pastry cream. If desired, beat in confectioners' sugar and additional vanilla extract until fluffy, about 5 minutes. If necessary, refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GERMAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
German Buttercream frosting uses butter and a rich, yet simple vanilla custard to create a silky, melt-in-your mouth frosting perfect for sheet cakes and cupcakes.
Provided by Marta Rivera
Categories Dessert
Time 4h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make milk mixture: In a medium saucepan (preferably one with sloped sides), whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until combined. Add about 1/4 cup of milk to the sugar mixture, whisking to form a thick paste. This will keep the mixture from forming clumps when you add the remaining milk. Add the rest of the milk to the pot, whisking to incorporate it.
- Beat the eggs: Use a fork to lightly beat the egg yolks until they are runny.
- Finish the custard: Return the pot to the stove and heat the custard mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, constantly stirring with the whisk. The mixture will thicken considerably in 2-3 minutes. In order to tell if the custard is ready: dip a spoon in the custard and it should be thick enough for its edges to hold a line drawn with your finger on the back of the spoon. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Cover and chill the custard: Cover and chill the custard until cool (or until it reaches room temperature). You can press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard and chill it for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. If you chill it, it needs to be brought to room temperature before proceeding.
- Store buttercream: Once mixed, use the buttercream as desired . Store in a food storage container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make your buttercream too salty. If you only have salted butter on hand, be sure to rinse it well before using it.
- Bring your butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will help them mix together smoothly and create a light and fluffy buttercream.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy: This will take a few minutes. Be patient and don't overbeat, or your buttercream will become grainy.
- Add the sugar gradually: This will help prevent the buttercream from becoming too sweet or gritty.
- Use a variety of flavorings: Buttercream can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and chocolate chips. Be creative and experiment with different flavors to find your favorites.
- Chill the buttercream before using: This will help it firm up and make it easier to pipe or spread.
Conclusion:
German buttercream is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be flavored with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, German buttercream is a great choice for your next baking project.
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