SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM FOR MEYER LEMON ANNIVERSARY CAKE

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Swiss Meringue Buttercream for Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake image

Lemony and bright, this Swiss Meringue buttercream is ideal for adding a bit of citrus to any sweet treat, but especially our Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes 7 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large egg whites
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups (6 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened
Yellow gel-paste food coloring

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 4 minutes. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until cool and stiff (but not dry) peaks form, about 6 minutes.
  • Fit mixer with the paddle attachment. With mixer on medium-low speed, add butter, several pieces at a time, mixing well after each addition (meringue will deflate slightly as butter is added). Mix until frosting comes together but is still smooth and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes. Tint with food coloring; stir until smooth.

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