COCONUT MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

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This recipe is used with Teatime Coconut Layer Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes about 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 large egg whites
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups (8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/2 teaspoon pure coconut extract

Steps:

  • Whisk egg whites, sugar, and salt in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water until sugar has dissolved and mixture registers 160 degrees, about 3 minutes.
  • Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until cooled, about 10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add butter; beat until pale and fluffy. Mix in cream of coconut and extract.

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