Sprinkle Cake With Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe 455

SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, add at least 1-inch of water and bring to simmer.
• Thoroughly wash and dry the stainless steel mixing bowl from your stand mixer (you don't want grease touching meringue). Add 7 egg whites and 2 cups sugar and whisk together. Place mixing bowl over a large saucepan of barely simmering water, creating a seal over the pot (bowl should be over the steam, not touching water). Whisk constantly until mixture reaches 160˚F (takes about 3 min). Sugar should be fully dissolved (you should not feel any sugar granules when rubbing mixture between finger tips). Mixture will feel hot to the touch.
• Wipe water from bottom of mixing bowl and transfer bowl to stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff glossy peaks form (about 15-20 min) and bottom of the bowl feels completely at room temp and not warm (important: warm meringue will melt the butter).
• Once bowl is at room temp, switch to paddle attachment, reduce to medium speed and add butter 1 Tbsp at a time, adding it just as fast as it is absorbed by meringue. Once all butter is in, scrape down the bowl and continue beating until it reaches a thick whipped consistency (3 min on med-high speed). If it looks lumpy or liquidy at all, keep beating until smooth, thick and whipped.
• Add 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 tsp salt and mix on med-high until incorporated (about 1 min).

SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Wipe the bowl of an electric stand mixer and the whisk attachment with lemon juice to remove any trace of grease. Add sugar and egg whites to the bowl.
• Whisk sugar and egg whites together in the bowl of the stand mixer over simmering water, whisking constantly but gently, until temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Return bowl to the stand mixer.
• Whisk sugar-egg white mixture in the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until mixture is thick, glossy, and temperature of outside of bowl is room temperature. Change attachment to the paddle attachment and continue mixing on low speed. Add butter, 1 cube at a time; mix until silky-smooth. If mixture curdles, continue mixing and it will return to smooth.
• Pour vanilla extract and sprinkle salt into butter-sugar mixture; beat until fully incorporated.

SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar in a heat proof bowl (I use my kitchen aid mixing bowl). Put this over a pot of simmering water, whisking by hand until a candy thermometer attached to the side of the bowl registers 140 degrees. Transfer this to your mixer and put in the whisk attachment. Whip on medium high speed until it reaches stiff peak stage This could take about 10 min. The bottom of the bowl will cool off . The mixture will become fluffy and glossy. While the meringue is beating, cut the butter into tablespoon sized pieces. When the meringue is ready, put the paddle attachment on the mixer and add the butter a few pieces at a time while beating on low speed. Add vanilla The mixture may look like it is separating after you add the butter. Don't worry, just continue beating on medium-high speed and it will become smooth again. You can use immediately ....refrigerate in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for 1 month. If frozen, bring to room temp and beat with paddle attachment on low speed until it is smooth again.....3 to 5 minutes

VANILLA LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat oven to 160C/325F and line a deep 6-inch cake tin with baking parchment. Alternatively, if you have three individual 6-inch cake tins, you can bake the layers separately.
• Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, salt and caster sugar together until soft and creamy. Alternatively, use an electric hand whisk and a large mixing bowl.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each egg until well combined. The mixture should be thick and runny. Then add the vanilla bean paste.
• Sift the flour and baking powder together, and gently fold half of the mixture into the cake batter. Add half of the buttermilk and mix in well. Repeat with the rest of the dry ingredients and the remaining buttermilk. The cake batter should be smooth and creamy.
• Split the cake batter between the cake pans, and smooth over.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
• Make the swiss meringue buttercream: In a large bowl or the stand mixer bowl, add the egg whites, vanilla bean paste and caster sugar, and whisk until combined.
• Add 1-2 inches of water into a pot or saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Then place the bowl over the pot and stir constantly with a balloon whisk until the mixture is hot and the sugar has dissolved, or until a sugar thermometer reads 71C/160F, about 3 minutes.
• Return the bowl to the stand mixer, and whisk the egg whites on medium-high with the balloon whisk attachment, until stiff and the bowl has cooled down. The bowl should feel cool to the touch, about 5-10 minutes.
• Cube the butter, and then switch the stand mixer attached to the paddle. On slow-medium, add the cubed butter a bit at a time with the salt, and mix until the buttercream is smooth.
• Assemble the cake: Using a large serrated knife, level the top of the cake layer and fix the 'bottom' layer to a 6-inch cake board with a little of the frosting.
• Using a palette knife or a piping bag and nozzle, spread or pipe buttercream across the bottom layer. Repeat for the next layer.
• Top the cake with the final layer, bottom-side up, and spread the buttercream over the top and sides of the cake. Use a palette knife or cake side scraper to take off the excess buttercream and give a smooth finish. Chill the frosted cake for 15 minutes in the fridge, to allow the layer of buttercream to firm up.
• Add another layer of buttercream to the top and sides of the cake, and remove the excess. Chill the frosted cake for another 15 minutes in the fridge.
• Using a star nozzle pipe swirls of buttercream around the top of the cake; then scatter with sprinkles.

SPRINKLE CAKE WITH SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter three 8-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and butter the parchment*. Dust with flour and knock out the excess flour. *NOTE: I use parchment paper, but instead of buttering and flouring my cake pans, I trust "Baker's Joy" (easily found at WalMart) Whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and shortening on medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of bowl, add egg, and beat until just combined. In a small bowl, whisk together ice-cold water, milk, and buttermilk. With mixer on low speed, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with water mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Scrape down sides of bowl. With mixer on medium speed, beat for a few seconds to incorporate. Remove bowl from stand mixer, scatter sprinkles across the top of the batter, and fold them in with a rubber spatula. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar just until soft peaks form; do not over-beat. Gently fold egg whites into the batter with a rubber spatula. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake, rotating pans halfway through baking time, until a toothpick inserted in center of each cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes Transfer cakes to a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes. Invert cakes onto rack, remove from pans, and let cool completely. Remove parchment. Place one cooled cake layer on a cake turntable (or a serving platter). Using a serrated knife, trim top of cake to create a flat surface, and evenly spread about 1 cup of buttercream over top. Add next layer, trim it, and frost it as before, then add third layer (trim the final layer for a completely flat top, or feel free to leave it domed for an old-school appearance). For the Swiss Meringue: Combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in the heatproof bowl of a standing mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly by hand until mixture is warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved (the mixture should feel completely smooth when rubbed between your fingertips). Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Starting on low and gradually increasing to medium-high speed, whisk until stiff (but not dry) peaks form. Continue mixing until the mixture is fluffy and glossy, and completely cool (test by touching the bottom of the bowl), about 10 minutes. With mixer on medium-low speed, add the butter a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once all butter has been added, whisk in vanilla. Switch to the paddle attachment, and continue beating on low speed until all air bubbles are eliminated, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl with a flexible spatula, and continue beating until the frosting is completely smooth. Keep buttercream at room temperature if using the same day. To finish the cake: Place turntable on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Frost sides and top with remaining buttercream. Grab a fistful of sprinkles and turn the turntable with your free hand while tossing the sprinkles at sides of cake. Using the sprinkles that are on the parchment (sprinkles that didn't stick), continue turning and throwing until cake (including the top) is covered in sprinkles. NOTE: I like to place a baking sheet underneath the cake, so easily grab any fallen sprinkles Chill the cake for about 5 minutes to set before serving.

CHERRY VANILLA CAKE WITH SWISS BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 340 degrees. Grease two 9-inch pans and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer until creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder . Combine milk,cherry juice and almond extract, and cherry concentrate (if using) and add alternately to the butter and sugar with the flour mixture. In a small bowl, sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour over the diced cherries and stir until the flour has been completely absorbed. Note: It's okay if the cherries still have a little juice on them after this. Stir cherries into the batter. Stir in food coloring if desired (I didn't use it). Fold stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter-- don't stir, or you will lose the "air" from the egg whites. Pour into prepared cake pans and bake for 22-24 minutes, depending on your oven. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting: 5 egg whites 1 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted* butter, cubed, at room temperature 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) Set a saucepan filled one-third full of water over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, and salt in a large heatproof bowl**. Set over the simmering water and whisk until the mixture is hot to the touch (about 120) and the sugar has dissolved. **NOTE: I use a Kitchen Aid Stand mixer, so I prefer to use the stainless steel bowl over a pot of simmering water-- one less step! Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer (if you followed my tip, you can skip this part) fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Increase to medium-high until stiff peaks are formed. Continue beating at medium-high speed until the mixture is fluffy and has cooled (the mixing bowl should feel cool to the touch). Turn the mixer off and switch from the whisk attachment to the paddle* (*NOTE: I don't switch to the paddle, and so far no problems). Turn the mixer on medium-low and add the butter, a few cubes at a time, beating until well incorporated before the next addition. Add the vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Divide batter and tint with food coloring, if desired. I kept a little un-tinted frosting out to pipe around the edges of the cake. Beat until the frosting is thick and completely smooth. Store in an airtight container until ready for use. NOTE: For the piped edges and decorations, I made a traditional buttercream (made with powdered sugar, butter and heavy cream) because I'm more comfortable piping a buttercream. Swiss buttercream is much silkier and smoother, and that can be a challenge for my intermediate piping skills. Plus, I do like a traditional buttercream as well!

SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM FOR SPRINKLE CAKE

Steps:

• Combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in the heatproof bowl of a standing mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly by hand until mixture is warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved (the mixture should feel completely smooth when rubbed between your fingertips).
• Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Starting on low and gradually increasing to medium-high speed, whisk until stiff (but not dry) peaks form. Continue mixing until the mixture is fluffy and glossy, and completely cool (test by touching the bottom of the bowl), about 10 minutes.
• With mixer on medium-low speed, add the butter a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once all butter has been added, whisk in vanilla. Switch to the paddle attachment, and continue beating on low speed until all air bubbles are eliminated, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl with a flexible spatula, and continue beating until the frosting is completely smooth. Keep buttercream at room temperature if using the same day.