Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Serves: 4

Jolie Turcotte

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

47

Sweetness

54

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Sugar

Directions:

1

Place the egg whites and sugar in large metal mixer bowl set over simmering water

2

Whisk constantly until the sugar melts and the mixture is very thin and warm

3

Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes

4

Continue beating on low speed until cool, about 15 more minutes

5

Beat in small pieces of the cool but soft butter on low speed

6

The mixture may "curdle" before coming together

7

Add vanilla extract or other flavorings if desired

8

Rebeat occasionally while frosting the cake to maintain a smooth texture