Buttercream - Swiss Meringue

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Enjoy this Swiss meringue buttercream cake recipe from Craftsy cake decorating instructor, Joshua John Russell.

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Cake Recipe
Posted by Joshua John Russell
From Modern Buttercream

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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 1 1/2 cups of vegetable shortening to the buttercream. This will give more stability when the weather is hot.