Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream Whipped for Cakes

For Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream Whipped for Cakes, the counter starts with egg whites 150g, sugar 283g, and kosher salt. Portion it for 12 servings.

Count on 25 minutes of prep, 20 minutes of cooking, about 45 minutes from the first measurement to the plate.

Ingredients Method

What goes in the bowl

• 5 egg whites 150g
• 1 ¼ cups sugar 283g
• ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups unsalted butter 4 sticks, room temperature(454g)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted but not hot (226g)

How the cooking goes

1. Warm about an inch of water in a medium sauce pot until it is just about simmering. The most important thing is that the bowl of your electric mixer should fit inside so that it is “nested” but the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
2. Beat together the egg whites and sugar. Then place the bowl over top of simmering water and continue whisking constantly.
3. Cook the whites and sugar just until it reaches 120°F on an instant-read thermometer or until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch. The meringue will have started to gain a bit of volume and feel lighter at this point as well.
4. Move the bowl to your electric mixer and fit it with the whisk attachment. Be careful and use a towel, because the bowl will be hot if you’re using a gas burner! Beat on high speed until the meringue reaches stiff peaks and cools to below body temperature. This will only take 2-4 minutes, depending on your mixer.
5. Switch to the paddle attachment then then add all the butter. Mix on medium-low until all the butter works itself into the meringue and a silky smooth buttercream forms.
6. Once your buttercream comes together, stop the mixer, add all the melted but not hot chocolate, then mix on medium speed to incorporate. Switch back to the whisk and beat until light and fluffy! Frost your cakes or cupcakes, or store in the refrigerator or freezer.

After it comes off the heat

Chill it for the time the method names before serving. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

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