MARTHA'S SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM
Famous for its smooth, silky texture and a flavor that is not saccharine, Swiss meringue buttercream is perfect for desserts like layer cakes that need a lot of frosting and could run the risk of tasting too sweet. The finished buttercream will be stable-meaning it won't separate and turn grainy-and is easy to work with: it spreads over cakes like a dream, takes well to food coloring, and can be piped into all sorts of creative designs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Fillings & Frostings Buttercream Frosting Recipes
Time 30m
Yield About 6 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a saucepan filled with about 2 inches of water to a simmer. Meanwhile, combine sugar, egg whites, and salt in a large heatproof mixing bowl. Set bowl over (not in) pan of simmering water and whisk until whites are warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. (Test by rubbing between your fingers; mixture should feel smooth.)
- Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture has cooled completely, about 12 minutes.
- Reduce speed to medium-low; add butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating to incorporate fully after each addition. (Don't worry if buttercream appears curdled at this point; it will become perfectly smooth again with continued beating.) Beat in vanilla.
- Switch to paddle attachment and beat on lowest speed to remove air bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. If using buttercream the same day, cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
- If not using the same day, transfer buttercream to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature, then beat with paddle attachment on lowest speed until smooth and pliable, about 10 minutes.
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Mridodi Rajesh
[email protected]This frosting is incredible! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect sweetness level. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
heksu
[email protected]I've made this frosting several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a lovely vanilla flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
John Leonard
[email protected]This frosting is a game-changer! It's so light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with any cake or cupcake. I love that it's not too sweet, and it has a subtle vanilla flavor. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Meron Zowi
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! This frosting was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. It was the perfect finishing touch to my chocolate cake.
YaMa MaLeK
[email protected]This is the best Swiss Meringue Buttercream I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love using it to frost cakes and cupcakes. It's also great for piping decorations.
Ester Ajero
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of buttercream frosting, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and it doesn't have that heavy, greasy feeling that some buttercream frostings have. I will definitely be making this again!
Shamroz Gujjar
[email protected]I love this frosting! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Luke Schneider
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect sweetness level. I used it to frost a vanilla cake and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Adewuyi Adekunle
[email protected]I've tried many Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipes, but this one is the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and it holds its shape really well. I love using it to decorate cakes and cupcakes.
Rodrigo mejia Solis Jr.
[email protected]This frosting was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. It was light and fluffy, and not too sweet. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Cecelia Katie
[email protected]I've been making Martha's Swiss Meringue Buttercream for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect frosting for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It's also very versatile. You can add different flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla, or fruit, to create
Shane Goodge
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I wanted to try making a buttercream frosting for a special occasion. I found this recipe online and I'm so glad I did. It was surprisingly easy to make and turned out so delicious. The frosting was light and fluffy, and
MARSHUUH MARTIAN
[email protected]This Swiss Meringue Buttercream was a dream to work with. It piped beautifully and held its shape perfectly. I used it to decorate a cake for my daughter's birthday, and it turned out absolutely stunning. The flavor was also amazing. It was sweet, bu
N Blackwell
[email protected]I have tried many meringue buttercream recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is rich, buttery and not overly sweet. I used it to frost a vanilla cake, and it was a huge hit! Everyone
M simmons
[email protected]I was looking for a buttercream recipe that was not too sweet and had a nice delicate flavor. This Martha's Swiss Meringue Buttercream was perfect! It was easy to make and turned out so light and fluffy. The sweetness level was just right, and it pai