Perfect Buttercream Icing Secrets Revealed | Welcome to Cake Ep09

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is more cost-effective.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Pour egg whites into a bowl and add granulated sugar.

Whisk the mixture together slightly.

Set up a double boiler with a pot of water underneath.

Heat the egg and sugar mixture to about 220 degrees while stirring continuously.

Once heated, whip the mixture on high speed until it cools to room temperature.

Gradually add room temperature unsalted butter, one chunk at a time, while continuing to whip.

If the mixture looks like cottage cheese, keep whipping until it smooths out.

Switch to a paddle attachment and add vanilla extract once the buttercream is smooth.

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