Description
A delightful cake featuring silky smooth Swiss meringue buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisking until warm and sugar dissolves.
- Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 8-10 minutes, until cool.
- Add softened butter gradually, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and salt until fully blended.
- Use immediately to frost cake layers generously.
Notes
Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg