How to Make Italian Buttercream

Name: How to Make Italian Buttercream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 4 egg whites (large, room temperature ); 1⅓ cups granulated sugar ((267g)); ¼ teaspoon salt (optional); 16 ounces unsalted butter ((454g) room temperature cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional (4.9mL)); ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ((0.84g)); ⅓ cup water ((79mL))

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:10min

Creamy, silky, and smooth, this Italian Buttercream is a buttery and not too sweet buttercream that everyone will love. Perfect for decorating cakes or piping, this will be your new go-to frosting!

Updated at: Tue, 13 May 2025 02:19:39 GMT