Buttercream is a staple of many baking projects, especially cakes and cupcakes. There are multiple kinds of buttercream to make including Italian Meringue, French, American, and more. If I had to pick my favorite buttercream, I would definitely choose Swiss Meringue Buttercream! It might take a little longer to make than American buttercream, but I certainly think it is worth it!

I also made a video showing how I make this Swiss Meringue Buttercream! Check it out here:

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Equipment:

• Measuring spoons
• Measuring glass
• Large mixing bowl
• Saucepan with boiling water
• Whisk
• Stand mixer
• Stand mixer bowl
• Stand mixer whisk attachment
• Stand mixer paddle attachment
• Rubber spatula
• Piping Bags
• Piping tip(s)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
• 8 large egg whites
• 6 sticks (3 cups or 660 grams) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch (1/8 teaspoon) salt

Directions:

1. Add the granulated sugar and egg whites to a large mixing bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan with about 1 to 2 inches of boiling water. Whisk this mixture constantly until all of the sugar has dissolved in the egg whites.*
2. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip the mixture on a medium or medium-high speed until the meringue achieves stiff peaks. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure that all of the meringue is getting whipped to stiff peaks.
3. Swap the whisk attachment for the paddle attachment. On a low speed, slowly start to add the room temperature unsalted butter in increments of about 2 tablespoons at a time.
4. Once all of the butter is added, increase the speed to medium and let it thicken and come together, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Once everything is thoroughly combined, your super yummy buttercream is ready to adorn some delicious desserts.

Notes:

*To double check that all of the sugar is dissolved, quickly dip your clean index finger into the sugar mixture and rub it between your finger and thumb. If you feel any pieces of sugar, then place it back over the pot of boiling water until all granules of sugar are dissolved.

Thank you so much for checking out this post! Let me know how you enjoy this recipe and what kind of yummy treats you make with it!