Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
A silky and smooth buttercream that transforms any cake into a masterpiece with a perfect balance of richness and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, whisk continuously until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and beat mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Add the softened butter gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
- Beat until the buttercream is smooth and silky.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Let come to room temperature and re-whip before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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