French Coffee Buttercream (Opera Cake, Part 2) by @millsandbuns

30 min
Hard

1 serving

🍬

150 g

Caster Sugar

☕

10 g

Coffee Powder

💧

60 ml

Water

🥚

72 g

Egg Yolks

🧈

200 g

Butter

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Place the caster sugar, instant coffee powder, and water in the saucepan.

    caster sugar
    instant coffee powder
    water
    🍲saucepan
    🫗measuring jug

  2. Step 2/8

    Heat the coffee sugar mixture over medium heat until the syrup reaches 115°C (240°F).

    🍲saucepan
    🌡️kitchen thermometer

  3. Step 3/8

    Whisk the egg yolks in the mixing bowl until pale, thick, and voluminous.

    egg yolk
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/8

    Slowly stream the hot coffee syrup into the whipped egg yolks while whisking continuously.

    caster sugar
    instant coffee powder
    water
    egg yolk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍲saucepan

  5. Step 5/8

    Continue whisking the egg mixture until it reaches room temperature and no longer feels warm.

    🥣mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/8

    Add one-third of the softened unsalted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.

    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  7. Step 7/8

    Add the remaining softened unsalted butter in two or three additions, whisking until smooth after each addition.

    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄rubber spatula

  8. Step 8/8

    Use the smooth coffee French buttercream immediately to fill or frost an Opera cake.

    🥄rubber spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweeteners, Liquids, Eggs

Ingredients

Caster sugar, Coffee powder, Water, Egg yolks, Butter

Allergens

Eggs

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium

Calories

260 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 1.5g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Sugars: 18.5g, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 12.5g, Fiber: 0g, Cholesterol: 115mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 20mg, Potassium: 35mg, Phosphorus: 30mg, Sodium: 18mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 220mcg RAE, Vitamin D: 0.6mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, kitchen thermometer, mixing bowl, rubber spatula, measuring jug

Appliances

electric hand mixer, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cake Filling, Frosting

Occasions

Celebration, Birthday, Dinner Party, Holiday, Afternoon Tea

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Silky, Smooth, Creamy, Fluffy, Rich

Flavors

Coffee, Sweet, Buttery, Rich, Caramelized

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep in a cool room below 21°C (70°F),Cover tightly,Do not leave out longer because it contains egg yolk and butter), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Rewhip after bringing to room temperature before use,Keep at or below 4°C (40°F)), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Bring to room temperature and rewhip before use)