{"id":1533387,"date":"2020-09-16T06:45:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T16:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/swiss-meringue-buttercream\/"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:15:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:15:47","slug":"swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Meringue Buttercream"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to topping layer cakes, many of us rely on a classic recipe. American buttercream frosting<\/a> is made of butter, confectioners’ sugar and milk, and it’s a cinch to make. But there are so many delicious frostings out there that it’s worth branching out\u2014particularly for a rich Swiss meringue buttercream.<\/p>\n

What is Swiss meringue buttercream?<\/h2>\n

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Swiss meringue buttercream is a butter-based frosting that starts by heating and whisking egg whites and sugar together. The mixture is then whipped and whipped until it cools. After that, butter is added a bit at a time until a super-rich, buttery frosting forms.<\/p>\n

You can use Swiss meringue buttercream in place of any of your other favorite frosting recipes. It’s great for using in layer cakes<\/a>, swirling on top of pretty 13×9-inch cakes<\/a>, and even piping simple cake decorations.<\/p>\n

This type of frosting does differ from the classic American-style buttercream many of us are familiar with. While the American version tends to be very sweet and can form a bit of a shell after sitting out, Swiss meringue-style buttercream frosting<\/a> is less sweet but much more buttery and rich. It’s more sensitive to heat, so don’t let it sit in the heat for too long.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Swiss Meringue Buttercream<\/h2>\n