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Frosting: Lemon Buttercream

Source of Recipe

Country Living


Recipe Introduction

"What better to commemorate a special event than with a traditional made-from-scratch layer cake? Use this tart buttercream for our Lemon-Blackberry Cake."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/bd8arxp8

List of Ingredients

â—¦  ½ cup egg whites (about 3 large eggs)
â—¦  1 cup granulated sugar
â—¦  1 pound unsalted butter cut into ½-inch pieces
â—¦  1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
â—¦  1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


Recipe

In a large stainless-steel bowl placed over a pot filled with 1 inch of simmering water, place the egg whites and sugar. Use a whisk to beat the mixture until it is very hot to the touch (about 160 degrees F).

Remove from heat and, using a mixer set on high speed, immediately begin whipping the mixture until it is cool, thick, and glossy and has tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.

Reduce mixer speed to medium and add the butter—about a quarter cup at a time—allowing 5 to 10 seconds in between each addition. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and continue to beat until smooth and fluffy.

Makes 3 cups