Buttercream Recipe by @ravneeteats

≈ 40 min

8 servings

🥚

160 g

Egg whites

🍬

220 g

Caster sugar

💧

40 ml

Water

🧈

450 g

Unsalted butter

🍫

100 g

Chocolate

  1. Cut
    • unsalted butter

    Bring 450 g unsalted butter to cool room temperature and cut it into small cubes; it should be pliable but not melted.

  2. Place
    • egg whites

    Place 160 g egg whites in the bowl of the stand mixer and whisk on medium speed until frothy.

  3. Combine
    • caster sugar
    • Water

    Combine 220 g caster sugar with 40 ml water in a saucepan; heat without stirring until the syrup reaches 119°C.

  4. Pour
    • egg whites
    • caster sugar

    With the mixer running, slowly pour the 119°C sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the frothy egg whites.

  5. Whisk
    • egg whites
    • caster sugar

    Whisk the meringue at high speed until it forms stiff peaks and the bowl has cooled to room temperature.

  6. Add
    • unsalted butter

    Add the 450 g cubed butter gradually, adding a few cubes at a time while mixing on medium speed.

  7. Beat
    • egg whites
    • caster sugar
    • unsalted butter

    Switch to the paddle attachment and beat the buttercream until completely smooth and silky; continue mixing if it temporarily looks split.

Buttercream Recipe by @ravneeteats

≈ 40 min

8 servings

🥚

160 g

Egg whites

🍬

220 g

Caster sugar

💧

40 ml

Water

🧈

450 g

Unsalted butter

🍫

100 g

Chocolate

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Bring 450 g unsalted butter to cool room temperature and cut it into small cubes; it should be pliable but not melted.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🥄silicone spatula

  2. Step 2/7

    Place 160 g egg whites in the bowl of the stand mixer and whisk on medium speed until frothy.

    🥚egg whites
    🥣heatproof mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/7

    Combine 220 g caster sugar with 40 ml water in a saucepan; heat without stirring until the syrup reaches 119°C.

    🍬caster sugar
    🍲saucepan
    🌡️digital thermometer
    🥛measuring jug

  4. Step 4/7

    With the mixer running, slowly pour the 119°C sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the frothy egg whites.

    🥚egg whites
    🍬caster sugar
    🥣heatproof mixing bowl
    🍲saucepan

  5. Step 5/7

    Whisk the meringue at high speed until it forms stiff peaks and the bowl has cooled to room temperature.

    🥚egg whites
    🍬caster sugar
    🥣heatproof mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/7

    Add the 450 g cubed butter gradually, adding a few cubes at a time while mixing on medium speed.

    🧈unsalted butter
    🥣heatproof mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/7

    Switch to the paddle attachment and beat the buttercream until completely smooth and silky; continue mixing if it temporarily looks split.

    🥚egg whites
    🍬caster sugar
    🧈unsalted butter
    🥣heatproof mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Sweeteners, Dairy

Ingredients

Egg whites, Caster sugar, Water, Unsalted butter, Chocolate

Notes

Egg whites (5 large egg whites), Water (only if making Italian meringue), Chocolate (optional flavouring, added after the butter, caramel or lemon curd can be used instead, melted)

Allergens

Egg, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-sodium

Calories

269 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.1g, Carbohydrates: 14.2g, Sugars: 14.1g, Fat: 21.5g, Saturated fat: 13.5g, Fiber: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 16mg, Potassium: 27mg, Phosphorus: 24mg, Sodium: 24mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 175µg RAE, Vitamin D: 1.3µg, Vitamin E: 0.5mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

heatproof mixing bowl, saucepan, silicone spatula, digital thermometer, measuring jug

Appliances

Stand mixer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Condiment, Dessert

Occasions

Birthday, Celebration, Wedding, Holiday baking

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@ravneeteats

Origin

Cuisine

French, Italian

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Silky, Creamy, Fluffy, Spreadable

Flavors

Sweet, Buttery, Rich, Mild vanilla-like

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in an airtight container,Use only in a cool room,Avoid direct sunlight and heat), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring fully to room temperature before using,Re-whip before use if needed), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Defrost fully in the refrigerator or at cool room temperature,Melt a small portion and re-whip to restore a smooth texture)