Italian Buttercream Icing

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Perfect Italian Buttercream Icing recipe for your cakes

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

543

Sugar

47g

Fat

40g

Italian Buttercream Icing is a classic cake icing that is one of the most popular kinds of frosting in bakeries across the world. This lavish icing consists of egg whites, sugar, butter, and vanilla and is cooked into a delicious and creamy icing that is perfect for any cake. The Italian buttercream icing is light and fluffy with a satiny smooth texture that makes it perfect for piping and decorating your cakes. It makes cakes and pastries look as good as they taste and is a must-try for anyone who loves the sweet life.

Instructions

1.	Mix sugar and water in a saucepan and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.
2.	Cook the mixture until it reaches 238°F.
3.	While the mixture is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4.	Slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg whites while beating.
5.	Continue to beat the mixture until it cools to room temperature.
6.	Beat in chunks of butter until it becomes a smooth icing.
7.	Add vanilla and beat until combined.

PROS

This Italian buttercream icing is smooth and creamy with a luscious texture.

It tastes like heaven on your cake and is an excellent alternative to traditional frosting.

CONS

This icing requires a bit of patience and skill.
While it is worth the effort, beginners may find it challenging.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this icing does not have any notable health benefits, it is a classic frosting to use on cakes and desserts in moderation. Please ensure that you consume your food in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet.

	1/2 cup water
	2 1/4 cups white sugar ( not confectioners sugar )
	12 egg whites
	1 1/2 lbs unsalted butter
	1 teaspoon vanilla