Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe
Learn how to make a luxurious Swiss Meringue Buttercream that’s perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes. This recipe results in a silky smooth, light, and not-too-sweet frosting that will elevate your baked goods to the next level.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Frosts one 9-inch round cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Whisking
- Cuisine: Swiss
- Diet: Vegetarian
Egg Whites:
5
Sugar:
1 1/2 Cups
Butter:
2 Sticks
Vanilla Essence:
1 tsp
- Prepare the Meringue: Add the egg whites and sugar to a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Heat and stir for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Whip the Meringue: Transfer the mixture to a mixer bowl and beat on low, then medium-high until stiff peaks form.
- Incorporate Butter: Add butter gradually while mixing on low. Add vanilla essence and scrape the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Frosting, Cake Decoration, Buttercream Frosting