Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe | BraveTart

Name: Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe | BraveTart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 50
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)

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

35m

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 can create a delicious and luxurious topping for your desserts.