Italian Meringue Buttercream

Name: Italian Meringue Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 large egg whites at room temperature; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar; ⅔ cup water; 2 cups unsalted butter softened (4 sticks), cut into ½” cubes; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

28m

This Italian Meringue Buttercream is a smooth and creamy frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Made with egg whites, sugar, and butter, this decadent topping is light and sweet, with a hint of vanilla flavor. Perfect for any special occasion or dessert.

Italian Meringue Buttercream

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Servings: 4

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5 large egg whites at room temperature

⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar

1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar

⅔ cup water

2 cups unsalted butter softened (4 sticks), cut into ½” cubes

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,488kcal

74%
Fat

83g

4%
Saturated Fat

52g

2%
Carbohydrates

177g

8%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

176g

8%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

221mg

11%
Sodium

89mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Italian Meringue Buttercream

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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