CITRUS BUTTERCREAM
If you don't like sweet buttercream then this is the one for you. It is not to sweet but very creamy and smooth. Add a hint of lime or orange or lemon zest and you have a perfectly balanced frosting!!
Provided by Ashley Muller
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. About 1 hour before making place a glass or metal mixing bowl in freezer.
- 2. Using a double boiler, combine sugar, egg whites and vanilla. Cook whisking constantly until mixture reaches 140* on a candy thermometer.
- 3. Pour egg mixture into chilled glass bowl and beat on high for 10 min. (I have a bosch and my bowl is plastic. It would have been better had I had a glass or metal bowl.)
- 4. Reduce mixer speed to medium low and add butter 1 TBS. at a time mixing well after each addition.
- 5. Mix in zest. Chill in refrigerater for about 30 minutes. Rebeat slightly then use.
- 6. TIP: You can make this ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerater. When you want to use it simply pull it out and bring to room temperature. Rebeat then use. I keep mine in a ziplock bag. It makes for less dishes and it is not so hard to transfer from.
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Inhaaz S Zoope
[email protected]I've never made buttercream frosting before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The frosting turned out perfectly and it was the perfect addition to my lemon cake.
Faruk Omar
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Sam Faulkner
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus flavors, but this frosting was surprisingly good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.
Jamal Hossein
[email protected]This frosting is delicious! I used it on a lemon cake and it was the perfect finishing touch.
Alex Cienega
[email protected]I was looking for a citrus buttercream recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The frosting is light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Diego Martin
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Ajid Mia
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing! I highly recommend it.
NOOB MASTAR
[email protected]This citrus buttercream is a delightful addition to any cake or cupcake! The bright, tangy flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with the sweet, creamy frosting. I especially love using this frosting on lemon cake or orange cupcakes.