Quick and Perfect Buttercream Recipe
Description
A quick and easy buttercream recipe made with a hand mixer, perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes. This creamy, smooth buttercream comes together in minutes, delivering a rich, sweet flavour with a light and fluffy texture. Ideal for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 290 g (1+ 1/2 cups ) caster sugar
- 390 g (1 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp) unsalted soft butter
Instructions
- 1 Combine the egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Place the bowl over a bain-marie (a pot of simmering water) and heat the mixture, whisking constantly until it reaches about 60°C and the sugar has fully dissolved.- 3
Remove the bowl from the heat and continue to whip the mixture with a hand mixer until it cools to about 30°C and forms a glossy meringue.- 4
Gradually add softened unsalted butter, whipping continuously until the buttercream becomes smooth, fluffy, and light in texture. - 2