Shortcut Italian Buttercream

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Quick and Easy Shortcut Italian Buttercream Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
	1 jar marshmallow cream
	1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

Fat

30g

Shortcut Italian Buttercream is a quick and easy alternative to traditional frosting. This buttercream is ideal when you are short on time but crave delicious, creamy frosting for your cakes and cupcakes. The texture and consistency of this buttercream are just right for piping designs, covering cakes, and more.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, beat the butter and marshmallow cream together until well combined.
2.	Gradually sift in the confectioners' sugar while continuing to beat the mixture.
3.	Pour in the vanilla and mix again until the buttercream is light and fluffy.

PROS

This buttercream saves time and effort by using marshmallow cream instead of eggs and hot sugar syrup.

Perfect for making quick and easy frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

The texture and taste of the buttercream is smooth, light and delicious.

CONS

This buttercream is high in calories and fat.

Should be enjoyed in moderate quantities as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The butter in this recipe is a good source of healthy saturated and unsaturated fats, which can help to reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood.
Marshmallow cream contains gelatin which can be helpful for improving gut health and digestion.