French Buttercream

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

21m

This rich and creamy French Buttercream is made with egg yolks, sugar, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. The result is a luxurious frosting that is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to any cake, cupcake, or pastry.

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Ingredients

Servings: 16

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1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup water

6 large (95g) egg yolks, at room temperature

Pinch kosher salt

1 1/4 cups (255g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed into 1-tablespoon pieces

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

277kcal

13%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

36g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

36g

1%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

86mg

4%
Sodium

3mg

0%

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

French 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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