Gretchens Swiss Meringue Buttercream

By efriend

This recipe made 3 thicker 7" Layers which I then torted into 6 thinner layers.
You can bake the batter divided evenly between 2-8" pans if you do not have the 7" pans

Ingredients

• Egg Whites 3 large (120g)
• Whole Milk 3/4 cup (180ml)
• Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
• Cake Flour 3 cups (360g)
• Baking Powder 4 teaspoons (20g)
• Granulated Sugar 1 1/2 cup (300g)
• Salt 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted Butter 9 Tablespoons (126g)
• Whole Milk 1/4 cup (60ml)
• White Chocolate Couverture 6 ounces (approx 1 cup) (168g)
• Heavy Cream 1 1/2 cup (360ml)
• Gelatin Sheets 4
• Egg Yolks 3 (54g)
• Whole Egg 1 (50g)
• Granulated Sugar 3 Tablespoons (42g)
• Raspberry Puree 1 cup (240ml)

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixer and blend on low speed to combine well.
Add the softened butter and the first measure of milk ¾ cup and mix on low- medium speed.
Once incorporated mix on medium to high speed for 1½ minutes to develop the batter.
Whisk together the eggs, vanilla and first portion of milk (¼cup) add it in 3 additions to the batter while mixing on low-medium speed.
Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to avoid lumps.
Mix just until smooth batter is achieved.
Add the melted white chocolate all at once and mix smooth.
Pour into prepared pans and bake in a preheated 350° F oven Until Its Done
Approximately 25-30 minutes for cake rounds & 18-22 minutes for cupcakes

Instructions

Instructions
Bloom the gelatin sheets in cold water
Whip the heavy cream to medium-soft peaks- reserve in the refrigerator until needed
Combine the whole egg, egg yolks & sugar over a double boiler and whip constantly until you reach 180°F
Squeeze the excess water out of the gelatin sheet then add to the hot egg yolks, whip smooth to dissolve the gelatin
Add the warm (approximately 70°F) puree to the egg yolk mixture and whip smooth
You can adjust the color with a touch of red food color if desired
Once the raspberry mixture has cooled to approximately 70°F fold in the whipped cream
Assemble cake immediately as shown in the video

Instructions