Foolproof Buttercream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Foolproof Buttercream
45 min.
3
1555kcal

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If you're looking for a dessert that takes your cakes and pastries to the next level, then look no further than this Foolproof Buttercream recipe! Perfectly creamy and rich, this buttercream is not only a delight to taste but also a feast for the eyes, making it an ideal companion for any occasion. Whether you're frosting a birthday cake or whipping up a batch of cupcakes, this recipe has you covered.

What makes this buttercream truly special is its smooth texture and the luxurious flavor that comes from using fresh ingredients. With just a handful of components—light corn syrup, egg yolks, sugar, unsalted butter, and a hint of vanilla—it's astonishing how something so simple can yield such divine results. Plus, it's vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that everyone at your table can indulge without worry.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare, but the outcome is well worth your time. The process of cultivating this rich buttercream is almost therapeutic; watching the transformation as you blend the egg yolks and syrup into a silky masterpiece is truly satisfying. Once you add the butter, the mixture becomes an extraordinary frosting that pairs perfectly with any cake or dessert. Don't just take our word for it—try it out and elevate your dessert game to new heights!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • large egg yolks 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • lb butter unsalted softened (see notes)
  • teaspoons vanilla (see notes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a bowl, with a mixer at high speed, beat egg yolks until pale yellow, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Butter a 2-cup glass measure. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Set over medium-high heat and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a rolling boil. Immediately pour into the buttered glass measure.
  3. Beating constantly at medium speed, pour syrup in a thin, steady stream into egg yolks (avoiding beaters). Continue beating until mixture is at room temperature, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add butter and vanilla. Beat just until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1555kcal
Protein1.68%
Fat74.46%
Carbs23.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.7
Glycemic Load
43.2
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.962174069622%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1554.58kcal
77.73%
Fat:131.92g
202.96%
Saturated Fat:80.91g
505.71%
Carbohydrates:95.1g
31.7%
Net Carbohydrates:95.1g
34.58%
Sugar:94.17g
104.63%
Cholesterol:692.27mg
230.76%
Sodium:68.93mg
3%
Alcohol:0.92g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Protein:6.69g
13.39%
Vitamin A:4268.7IU
85.37%
Selenium:21.25µg
30.36%
Vitamin E:4.39mg
29.23%
Vitamin D:4.1µg
27.36%
Phosphorus:169.05mg
16.9%
Vitamin B12:0.92µg
15.33%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.29%
Folate:54.18µg
13.54%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.84%
Vitamin K:10.82µg
10.31%
Calcium:88.33mg
8.83%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.84%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.75%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.21%
Iron:0.99mg
5.48%
Copper:0.06mg
2.79%
Potassium:78.86mg
2.25%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.64%
Magnesium:5.61mg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes