Buttercream Swiss. Ingredients 1 teaspoon lemon juice or as needed 4 cups white sugar 2 cups egg whites 5 cups unsalted butter cut into cubes 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water not touching the water.
If you want a buttercream that is just as light and airy as a meringue buttercream but with a slightly richer flavor and color try making classic French Buttercream. Swiss meringue buttercream is a butter-based icing that starts by heating and whisking egg whites sugar and cream of tartar together. It pipes and smoothes beautifully.
Made by whipping cooked egg whites this frosting is sure to take your cakes and cupcakes up a notch.
When you want a light creamy smooth buttercream there are two choices Swiss or Italian buttercream. Ingredients 1 teaspoon lemon juice or as needed 4 cups white sugar 2 cups egg whites 5 cups unsalted butter cut into cubes 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt. Swiss meringue is a buttercream thats made with egg whites sugar and butter. Making the swiss meringue buttercream Place the butter and salt in a mixing bowl.