Easiest, Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream

Frosting and Icing - Dessert

I have tried every meringue buttercream recipe I could get my hands on over the years. I make it to decorate all our children's (and husband's) cakes and cupcakes. This is my recipe. It is easy, quick, and perfect: perfect for frosting, decorating, and eating. It is delicious. This makes a generous amount. You will not run out when frosting and decorating two 9 inch round cakes.

Easiest Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Easiest, Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream

Ingredients

6 egg whites

2 cups white sugar

3 cups unsalted butter

at room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Place the egg whites and sugar into a metal bowl and set over a pan filled with about 2 inches of simmering water. Heat stirring frequently until the temperature of the egg whites reaches 140 degrees. They will feel very hot to the touch.

Step 2

Transfer the heated egg whites and sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Mix at high speed (or as high as you can go without egg flying out of the bowl) until they have reached their maximum volume 5 to 10 minutes. Mix on medium or medium-high speed while pinching off small pieces of butter and throwing them in. Mix in vanilla if using. The buttercream may look like it is breaking down but keep on mixing and it will come back together.

Nutritional Information

Easiest, Most Delicious Meringue Buttercream

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 273.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.2g 2%

Carbohydrates: 16.8g 5%

Sugars: 16.8g

Fat: 23g 35%

Saturated Fat: 14.6g 73%

Cholesterol: 61mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 709.1IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 7.6mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.6mg 1%

Potassium: 21.6mg 1%

Sodium: 17mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 207.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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