Directions:
- The first step is to start cooking the sugar. Pour the water and sugar into a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat. When the bubbles start to form around the edge of the pan, insert a candy thermometer in the mixture.
- Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until foamy and slightly holding soft peaks.
- The sugar is ready when it reaches 250 degrees F, what is known as the soft ball stage. Make an Italian meringue by pouring the cooked sugar down the side of the bowl while you continue to whip the egg whites. Do not pour the hot sugar onto the beaters, or it will splatter. Continue whipping the meringue on medium-high speed until the outside of the bowl is warm but not hot, about 5 minutes. Add the butter all at once and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and whip until the buttercream is thick, smooth, and shiny, about 10 minutes. At his stage, you can add flavoring, if desired.
- The buttercream can be used immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for several weeks if held in an airtight container. If it has been chilled or frozen, allow the buttercream to come to room temperature before using, then whip it with an electric mixer on medium speed until it returns to its initial volume and is once again thick, smooth, and shiny.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 914.9 Kcal (3831 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 620.56 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 68.95g | 106% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 183.02mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 55.76mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 66.76mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 75.28g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 75.28g | 301% | |
| Protein | 3.88g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.9mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 23.1mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 487.62 Kcal (2042 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 330.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 36.75g | 106% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 97.54mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 29.72mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 35.58mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 40.12g | 25% | |
| Sugars | 40.12g | 301% | |
| Protein | 2.07g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.5mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 12.3mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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