Buttercream Icing by Craftsy 2

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 8 egg whites (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 sticks unsalted butter (3 cups),at room temperature
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted)
• Pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Over a double boiler, heat the whites and granulated sugar and salt, whisking constantly, until all the sugar is dissolved. Heat this slowly!! You don’t want scrambled eggs!

Place the mixture in a stand mixer and whip on high until a peak forms and the mixture is cool,about 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to medium speed and
add the softened butter a little at a time. Remember,depending on your
area, you may need more or less butter. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix.

Tip: In warmer climates/seasons you will want to change the amount of butter to 4 sticks (2 cups) and also add 1½ cups of vegetable shortening to the buttercream. This will give more stability when the weather is hot.