Foryoueats: Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe | BraveTart

Foryoueats: Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe | BraveTart

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This Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe from BraveTart is a smooth and creamy frosting that's perfect for cakes and cupcakes. With just a few simple ingredients like egg whites, sugar, and butter, you...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces egg whites (2/3 cup; 170g), from 5 to 6 large eggs
  • 11 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar (about 1 2/3 cups; 310g) (see note)
  • 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; use half as much if iodized
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Scraped seeds from 1 split vanilla bean (optional)
  • 20 ounces unsalted butter (5 sticks; 565g), softened to about 65°F (18°C)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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