Italian Buttercream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 cups sugar (about 8 3/4 oz or 250 g)
5 large egg whites
1 pinch cream of tartar
1 lb unsalted butter, chilled
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
brandy or liqueur , to taste

Directions:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and 2/3 cup water to a boil. Continue boiling until syrup reaches 238F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage).
Meanwhile, place egg whites in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on low speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and beat on medium-high speed until stiff but not dry; do not overbeat.
With mixer running, add syrup to whites in a thin stream, beating on high speed until no longer steaming, about 3 minutes. Add butter bit by bit, beating until spreadable, 3 to 5 minutes; beat in vanilla and brandy. If icing curdles, keep beating until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	539.08 Kcal (2257 kJ)
Calories from fat	413.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.92g	71%
Cholesterol	121.88mg	41%
Sodium	41.11mg	2%
Potassium	53.01mg	1%
Total Carbs	31.5g	11%
Sugars	30.86g	123%
Protein	2.84g	6%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Calcium	15.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	493.62 Kcal (2067 kJ)
Calories from fat	378.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.04g	71%
Cholesterol	111.6mg	41%
Sodium	37.65mg	2%
Potassium	48.53mg	1%
Total Carbs	28.84g	11%
Sugars	28.25g	123%
Protein	2.6g	6%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	19%
Calcium	14.1mg	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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