You can add melted chocolate for a milk, white, or dark chocolate swiss meringue buttercream, freezedried berries for fruit flavour and color, peanut butterpeanut butter powder preferred, or choose from a variety of flavourings to add in. This is going to be a short post as, you will see, ive already blogged this cake. Chocolate cake with vanilla italian meringue buttercream. It is none other than the best ever chocolate pound cake of my very first blog post, plus my newly created recipe for chocolate italian meringue buttercream. Italian meringue buttercream frosting is made from sugar, egg whites, and butter. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container. Mocha cupcakes with chocolate italian meringue buttercream.
If, for some reason your buttercream does not progress from the soupy stage typically due to adding the butter too quickly or the buttermeringue being too warm, simply place your work bowl in the fridge for 710 minutes before whipping again. Chocolate cake with dark chocolate italian buttercream. You didnt think id leave ya hanging with the frosting recipe, did you. We cake slice bakers have come to the end of our baking year and will soon have a new book to bake along with. Simple decorating techniques include basket weave, petal cake decoration and rose swirl cake decoration. I first made this italian buttercream with orange flavor for the crowned kings cake, in which i paired it with orange curd and a fluffy hot milk cake, but im sure it would go brilliantly with a good chocolate cake. Chocolate cake with coffee buttercream filling and.
To make chocolate italian meringue buttercream, add 8 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate that has been melted and cooled slightly after all the butter has been incorporated. Jul 28, 2015 how to make yolanda gampps famous italian meringue buttercream. How to make chocolate cloud italian meringue buttercream. Whats the difference between italian, swiss, and french. I truly enjoy watching your channel and trying your recipes. She did suggest an italian meringue buttercream icing, however she stated that any light and. May 18, 2019 italian meringue buttercream frosting is made from sugar, egg whites, and butter.
The process for making italian meringue buttercream is quite a bit different than making the above recipe american buttercream. Salted caramel cupcakes with salted caramel italian meringue. Its deliciously light and summery and it has a wonderful fruity zing to itread more. An easy to make chocolate cake with italian meringue buttercream that can be decorated in many ways. Something with the fudge flavor of the hershey recipe, but just not americanstyle buttercream its a little too sweet for me, and im not wanting the crusting on this particular cake. Sign in questions about italian meringue icing decorating by sweetsbycheryl updated. Line two 8 round cake pans with a circle of parchment paper round or butter and flour the bottoms of the pans only, not the sides combine the yolks, 12 the sour cream and the vanilla in a small bowl, whisk to combine. Its worlds apart from the standard buttercream made up of twice the amount of icing sugar to butter, plus a little flavouring such as vanilla, which can feel overly sweet and even a little lumpy or grainy if you havent sifted the icing sugar well enough to start with. Its light, silky, not too sweet and it pipes beautifully it needlessly intimidates way too many home bakers so im here to help and provide that little bit of encouragement and know how to help you make this amazing frosting. Ive never made it before but im sure there are recipes for white chocolate italian meringue buttercream. Use this buttercream recipe to make black forest layer cake. This chocolate roulade with burnt sugar italian meringue buttercream is a lovely contrast of light and fluffy chocolate cake and golden caramelised buttercream filling. Italian meringue buttercream, also known as simply italian buttercream, is a silky smooth style of. Now, hes always wanted chocolate cake for his birthday, but when he was younger the frosting on his birthday cakes would be vanilla to allow for the creation of the star warsspidermanmad scientist cake that.
If serving this cake to children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised, use pasteurized egg whites available at grocery stores instead of separating eggs yourself. Whether its to ice a cake with, frost a cupcake with or go under a fondant its the perfect buttercream. Ultra smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet, this chocolate swiss meringue buttercream is quite possibly the best frosting youll ever taste. Did you see my simply perfect chocolate cupcake recipe. Meringue buttercream has the perfect balance of rich flavor from the butter, and lightness from the meringue.
Not too long ago, i made a rose imbc, but it ended up looking like curdled soup. Place a second layer of cake on top, pressing slightly to secure it in place. Make this showstopper chocolate layer cake with blackberry italian buttercream when you really want to impress read my tips for perfectly silky italian meringue buttercream it really isnt that scary, i promise. This is italian buttercream that even beginners can master. Vanilla cake with white chocolate buttercream that skinny chick. Italian meringue buttercream for perfect white cake. Double chocolate cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream. Apr 08, 2019 chocolate italian meringue buttercream is fabulous with a tablespoon or two of frangelico. Double chocolate cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream author petit world citizen posted on june 15, 2015 july 1, 2015 categories cakes and tarts, chocolate, desserts, holiday, italian, this and that tags chocolate and lemon, dense chocolate cake, moist cake, sweets, the best chocolate cake. Posted by 14 days ago homemade chocolate cake brushed with baileys with espresso italian meringue buttercream and dark chocolate ganache. This cake is super soft, yet strong enough for sculpted or wedding cakes.
Here are all the tips you need to make smooth, creamy italian meringue buttercream, perfect for flawless cake frosting. Lemon cake with citron italian meringue buttercream. Preheat the oven to 325f convection or 350f regular. The sugar syrup is mixed into whipped egg whites and beaten to stiff peaks and cooled. Chocolate layer cake with chocolate italian meringue. I first made this italian buttercream with orange flavor for the crowned kings cake, in which i paired it with orange curd and a fluffy hot milk cake, but im sure it would go brilliantly with a good chocolate cake too. In other words, if you want to make italian buttercream, you first need to whip up italian meringue. I will be using it in the future as a go to chocolate cake recipe. Swiss is preferred by many bakers because it doesnt use the hot sugar syrup and the egg whites are heated to 160 f in a double boiler to remove any salmonella risk. Less sweet than traditional buttercream and not as butterytasting as its french counterpart, its dainty taste and airy, rich texture make it an upscale option for both frosting and decorating. Pasteurized eggs may be used, but they do not whip up as well as regular eggs and will.
By the way, back in 20, this buttercream wasnt very popular among my taste testers. This super silky and smooth italian buttercream recipe is made with egg whites, sugar syrup and butter. This old school chocolate meringue buttercream cake combines light and airy chocolate meringues with rich chocolate buttercream, for a chocolate treat. Chocolate italian meringue buttercream is fabulous with a tablespoon or two of frangelico. Makes 6 14 cups enough to frost one 9inch layer cake 1 14 cups sugar. I dont like weighing or measuring things if i dont. Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream handle the heat. May 25, 2015 here are all the tips you need to make smooth, creamy italian meringue buttercream, perfect for flawless cake frosting.
I walk you through each step and even break down the baking science a bit to understand what makes this cake so moist. Apr 23, 2018 and when a reader asked me, for help in making a chocolate italian meringue buttercream. The reason i dont call this post concorde cake is because my version is a little bit different. Perfectly tender and buttery chocolate cake layers. Our italian meringue buttercream frosting recipe is just the ticket. Of all the buttercreams in the world italian meringue buttercream might just be my favorite. And when a reader asked me, for help in making a chocolate italian meringue buttercream. It is none other than the best ever chocolate pound cake of my very first blog post, plus my newly created recipe for chocolate italian meringue buttercream when my friend san of the baby shower ducky cupcake fame. Italian meringue buttercream for perfect white cake martha. Italian meringue buttercream frosting savory simple. Sep 27, 20 how to fix broken buttercream by leannew tutorial whether french, italian or swiss, meringue buttercreams are a dream to work with they take on flavor and color well, stand up to storage in the fridge or freezer and achieve a velvety texture like no other frosting can under the right circumstances, that is. This old school chocolate meringue buttercream cake combines light and airy chocolate meringues with rich chocolate buttercream, for a delicious chocolate treat. There really is nothing better than a lemony lemon cake.
Tons of rich chocolate flavor with just the perfect amount of sweetness. In culinary school we made 5 different types of buttercream, but italian meringue. Turn the mixer off and fold the chocolate into the buttercream with a spatula. Italian meringue buttercream is a silky smooth buttercream that holds up well in warmer conditions so its a perfect meringue buttercream for outdoor special events. To color italian meringue buttercream, gel food coloring works best. Jul 23, 20 this ultrasmooth buttercream is not too sweet and is our frosting of choice when we want a silken, elegant texture and delicate flavor. Once you learn how to make it, try adding chocolate for an easy flavor option. It was in the form of the unforgettable chocolate velvet cupcake from karas. Everyone thinks that i got the cake from a professional bakery when i use this buttercream. Italian meringue buttercream recipe perfect italian. Concorde cake is layers of chocolate meringue with chocolate mousse in the middle.
Citron cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream sweet. This cake tastes like it came from a bakery yet it is so easy to achieve at home. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check. The cake turned out denser than i expected, but still really tastythough the true star of the show was the white chocolate icing. This is my goto chocolate butter cake filled and iced with chocolate italian meringue buttercream.
The wedding site is an hour from my house and that cake will be out an additional two three hours after that. Chocolate italian meringue buttercream frosting bakes. Whisk together sugar and egg whites in a heatproof mixing bowl. This silky, stable frosting smooths beautifully over cake and can take any number of flavorings, from vanilla to chocolate to espresso. Chocolate berry cake with italian buttercream recipes. Chocolate cake with raspberry meringue buttercream recipe. Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream martha stewart.
Tightlywrapped, it can be frozen for a month or two. Italian meringue buttercream frosting recipe wilton. Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream chocolate swiss meringue buttercream. How to make italian meringue buttercream, recipe baker. Jun 20, 2019 let the meringue cool a few minutes but no more before frosting the cake. Chocolate cake with dark chocolate italian meringue buttercream. Adapted from the devils food cake and silky buttercream recipes in the king arthur flour bakers companion. Its not overly sweet and it can be flavored with an endless variety of addins. Italian meringue buttercream is a very stable and smooth style of buttercream that stands up to higher temperatures than other varieties of buttercream. Moist layers of chocolate cake filled with satiny vanilla swiss meringue buttercream and decorated with an pretty ombre design. Think chocolate cake with vanilla italian meringue buttercream february 18, 2011 by kaitlin 64 comments enjoying the damp, dark quiet of an unremarkable night, im walking alone on the sidewalk. Italian meringue buttercream 14 c 63 ml water 1 c 210 g sugar 5 egg whites 14 c 53 g sugar 1 c 237 g butter, softened, cut into small pieces 1 tsp vanilla place the egg whites in the bowl of a standing mixer. How to make yolanda gampps famous italian meringue buttercream.
Rich, ultra moist chocolate cake is frosted with salted caramel italian meringue buttercream, sprinkled with chocolate covered almond toffee and drizzled with salted caramel sauce. Italian meringue buttercream recipe perfect italian buttercream. Italian meringue buttercream is identical in consistency and texture to swiss buttercream. It is fluffy and not too sweet, perfect for wedding cakes or layered with pound cake and fruit preserves. Years ago, i drove 412 hours to a cake contest, holding my.
Unlike american buttercream, its light, fluffy, and never cloying. Add a bit of coconut cream or melted and cooled white chocolate to lemon curd italian meringue buttercream. It holds its shape very well, making it the perfect fluffy frosting for cake decorating, cupcakes and other. Zesty lemon cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream the most lemony cake that you will ever taste, so delicious and easy to make and will wow any guests with its incredible lemon taste.
Italian meringue buttercream is the perfect frosting for cakes and cupcakes. Swiss meringue buttercream frosting is very similar to italian meringue buttercream in that they both use egg whites. The addition of fresh lemon juice to the buttercream creates a shiny, silky texture that makes the frosting process super smooth. Simply perfect chocolate swiss meringue buttercream.
Swiss meringue buttercream frosting recipe bon appetit. Spread the remaining half of the chocolate berry buttercream on this and top with the last cake. This was the standard chocolate cake that i made for 10 years in my cake business. Chocolate roulade with burnt sugar italian meringue. Jun 20, 20 moist deep, dark chocolate mocha cupcakes are topped with a lightasair, rich chocolate italian meringue buttercream and garnished with grated dark chocolate. Today i present to you the most old school recipe i have ever encountered. This was not my first attempt at italian meringue buttercream. Chocolate butter cake with chocolate italian meringue buttercream. May 27, 20 this chocolate roulade with burnt sugar italian meringue buttercream is a lovely contrast of light and fluffy chocolate cake and golden caramelised buttercream filling. This new episode features classic italian meringue buttercream. How to make swiss meringue buttercream liv for cake. Chocolate layer cake with blackberry italian buttercream. And voilavanilla cake with white chocolate buttercream. The gorgeous dark chocolate color on this cake comes from the dutch process cocoa powder.
Think chocolate cake with vanilla italian meringue. Sep 25, 2019 by amanda powell estimated time to read. It is the smoothest and creamiest of all the buttercreams. My notsolittle guy just turned eleven last week eleven. However, the meringue is created using sugar syrup, like the french meringue. Fudge cake with italian meringue buttercream project. A little rum syrup and chocolate italian meringue buttercream are the perfect partners for chocolate butter cake. This recipe is part of the epicurious online cooking school, in partnership with the culinary institute of america. Increase heat to high and boil until syrup reaches 238 degrees f on candy thermometer. Citron cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream citron is the french term for lemon, and this tangy lemon cake is made with the juice and zest of a few.
Chocolate cake with coffee buttercream filling and peppermint italian meringue buttercream. Zesty lemon cake with lemon meringue buttercream baking. Inspired by yolanda gampp, we have everything you need to make delicious cakes and look good in the kitchen. Italian meringue buttercream takes some care to make due to the hot sugar syrup involved. Before using, bring to room temperature, and mix until smooth.
Learn how to make this moist chocolate cake with swiss meringue buttercream. First it will deflate and become soupy, then thicken, then curdle, then thicken to the final stage. Chocolate cake with swiss meringue buttercream baker bettie. Chocolate meringue buttercream cake fifteen spatulas. Italian meringue buttercream an essential recipe baking sense. This is a perfect italian buttercream base that serves as a jumping off point for a variety of frostings. Gradually add 400 grams 14 oz of soft butter, mixing on medium speed, until smooth. It was a chocolate layer cake filled with 2 frostings chocolate italian meringue buttercream and chocolate ganache frosting. I rolled up my sleeves, donned the apron and got to work. Home cake chocolate cake with coffee buttercream filling and peppermint italian meringue buttercream. In culinary school we made 5 different types of buttercream, but italian meringue buttercream is my favorite.
Chocolate cake with italian meringue marshmallow frosting. After comparing that recipe to this chocolate italian buttercream frosting, i think my first attempt was just a bad recipe. It feels like i have been on a cake hiatus for a while. Add butter tablespoon by tablespoon, beating until spreadable, 3 to 5 minutes. Then mix on low in your mixer until fully incorporated. Chocolate butter cake with chocolate italian meringue. Anyway, this post is all about italian buttercream, which is made by beating softened butter into an italian meringue. It is based on meringue and a cooked sugar syrup, so it is a more complex italian meringue buttercream recipe than a standard confectioners sugarbased frosting, but we think the results are well worth it. Stepbystep tutorial on how to make fluffy, mousselike, lightasair chocolate italian meringue buttercream, that feels like biting into a chocolate cloud. Swirl in some chocolate and it was all i could do not eat it all with a spoon. This frosting recipe is only limited by your imagination. How to make yolanda gampps famous italian meringue. Whats the best type of buttercream frosting for your cake. Italian buttercream is used to fill and decorate cakes.
Regular buttercream dries pretty hard, so i dont worry too much about layers sliding and fillings seeping. I decided to convert our favorite white chocolate cupcakes recipe into an 8inch cake and use the same exquisite swiss meringue buttercream for icing. The smoothest and creamiest of all the buttercreams. The italian meringue buttercream instructions are simple not over complicated with too many steps or over explaining and easy to follow and it turned out great. To assemble the cake, place one of cakes on a cake board or plate and spread half of the chocolate berry buttercream over the top. Mar 21, 2015 what better way to celebrate the love for chocolate than with baking a towering chocolate layer cake for someone you love, right so thats exactly what i did for my dearest taste buds varuns birthday. This stepbystep tutorial includes options for vanilla, chocolate or strawberry buttercream, as well as suggestions for additional flavors. Chocolate fudge cake with italian meringue buttercream i have so enjoyed getting to know meringue these past few days, but i think i need to end things between us. Chocolate roulade with burnt sugar italian meringue buttercream. This shiny, fluffy, and nottoosweet italian meringue buttercream will give frosted cakes a sleek, professional look and taste delicious. A stepbystep italian meringue buttercream tutorial.
Italian meringue buttercream is by far my favorite cake frosting. Let the meringue cool a few minutes but no more before frosting the cake. How much of an issue will this be for a meringue buttercream. Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream frosting martha stewart. The chocolate cake is moist and doesnt get much better. Then in this youtube video, kara haspel lind, owner and executive pastry chef of the famed bakery, describes it as delicious, moist chocolate cake made with scharffen berger cocoa powder, and then on top of it you get an italian meringue buttercream, rolled in french chocolate.
I am looking for a fudgey flavor meringue buttercream either swiss or italian. This is the exact recipe i used for 10 years in my wedding cake business. Heat the 1 c sugar and water on the stove to 245f stirring occasionally only after the sugar has been dissolved. Italian meringue buttercream, or lets call it imbc for short, is so wonderful it deserves a post all of its own. Jun 15, 2015 double chocolate cake with lemon italian meringue buttercream author petit world citizen posted on june 15, 2015 july 1, 2015 categories cakes and tarts, chocolate, desserts, holiday, italian, this and that tags chocolate and lemon, dense chocolate cake, moist cake, sweets, the best chocolate cake. Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat, in a medium saucepan. This lemon cake with citron italian meringue buttercream cake is topped with white chocolate trees decorated with sugar pearls. Experience the world of cake decorating like never before with cake central magazine. Italian meringue buttercream video tatyanas everyday food.
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