Easiest, Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream Recipe
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Easiest, Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream

By: dsrinivasan  
"I have tried every meringue buttercream recipe I could get my hands on over the years. I make it to decorate all our children's (and husband's) cakes and cupcakes. This is my recipe. It is easy, quick, and perfect: perfect for frosting, decorating, and eating. It is delicious. This makes a generous amount. You will not run out when frosting and decorating two 9 inch round cakes."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the egg whites and sugar into a metal bowl and set over a pan filled with about 2 inches of simmering water. Heat, stirring frequently, until the temperature of the egg whites reaches 140 degrees. They will feel very hot to the touch.
  2. Transfer the heated egg whites and sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Mix at high speed (or as high as you can go without egg flying out of the bowl) until they have reached their maximum volume, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix on medium or medium-high speed while pinching off small pieces of butter and throwing them in. Mix in vanilla if using. The buttercream may look like it is breaking down, but keep on mixing and it will come back together.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 274 | Total Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 62mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by DebraMahon 
This was so good! Might be the best buttercream I have ever tasted. I only gave it four... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by Rachel M. 
Wonderful! I just made a test batch since I'm auditioning frostings for a wedding cake, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by LOOKINGGOOD 
I can't believe how good this is! While my egg white/sugar mixture never seemed to increase... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by cjja77 
I made this twice, thinking I did something wrong the first time. The flavor was wonderful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by Martin 
Recipe was fairly easy to make, produced a good quantity of frosting,and it covered well;... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by momof2 
This frosting is excellent! I reduced the butter to 2 cups and heated the eggs to 160 to be on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Skunkee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I can't say enough good things about this recipe: Simple ingredients, Easy instructions,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by Leesa 
Oh my! Awesome icing! If you enjoy an icing that is creamy and decadent that is not overly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by LAURAS411 
Soooo good! Tastes great, and is a smooth, luxurious texture. After I started adding butter,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by TAMARACORDELL 
I thought I followed the directions. But, I must have not done something right, since my... MORE

 
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