MAPLE BUTTERCREAM

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Top our Maple-Walnut Cupcakes with this buttercream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 large egg yolks
1 cup pure maple syrup, best quality
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg yolkson high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; set aside. In a small saucepan setover medium-high heat, bring the maple syrup to a boil, and cook until it registers240 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • With the mixer running, slowly pour syrup down the side of the bowl in a slow, steady stream, until completely incorporated, about 1 minute. Continue beating until bowl is just slightly warm to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes. Add butter, one piece at atime, until thoroughly incorporated and the frosting is fluffy, about 4 minutes more.

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