COFFEE AND MOCHA BUTTERCREAMS
This is called a meringue buttercream because its foundation is egg whites, not the more traditional yolks. That makes it very light, satiny, and easy to spread-a plus if you're making a many-layered cake like the one in the preceding recipe. The base for this buttercream yields two different-flavored frostings: espresso coffee and bittersweet-chocolate mocha.
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Coffee Chocolate Dessert Christmas Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Christmas Eve Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 5 cups coffee-flavored and 2 1/2 cups mocha flavored
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 1 3/4 cups sugar and water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, until it registers 220 to 225°F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- At this point, while continuing to boil syrup, beat whites with espresso powder, vanilla, cream of tartar, and salt in mixer at medium speed until they just hold soft peaks. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating, and beat until whites just hold stiff peaks.
- When syrup reaches soft-ball stage (238 to 242°F), immediately pour syrup in a slow stream down side of bowl into whites (avoid beaters) while beating at high speed. Beat until completely cool, 25 to 30 minutes. With mixer at medium speed, add butter 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition (see cooks' note, below) and until buttercream is smooth. (Mixture may look curdled before all butter is added but will come together at end.)
- Transfer 2 cups buttercream to a small bowl and stir in chocolate. If buttercreams are too soft to spread, chill, stirring occasionally.
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[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this buttercream was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and everyone loved it.
Rim Belouafi
[email protected]This buttercream is so delicious, I could eat it straight out of the bowl.
Los nenes
[email protected]I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in this buttercream. It's the perfect frosting for a chocolate cake.
Seth Ofosu
[email protected]This is the best buttercream recipe I've found. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
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[email protected]I've made this buttercream several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rajib Islam Tonmoy
[email protected]This buttercream is a must-try for any coffee lover.
Oluwa Pizo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of buttercream, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the coffee flavor is perfect.
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[email protected]This buttercream is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is amazing.
SHAHZAIB JAMALI
[email protected]I highly recommend this buttercream. It's delicious and easy to make.
Moon Akhter Shishir
[email protected]This is my go-to buttercream recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sowan Islam
[email protected]I love this buttercream! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.
Sikandriii Sahib
[email protected]This buttercream is delicious! It's perfect for coffee lovers. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a hit. The buttercream is smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Mimi Moni
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this buttercream, but I was pleasantly surprised! The coffee flavor is not overpowering and the mocha flavor is just right. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was the perfect finishing touch.
MdSajjad Islam
[email protected]This buttercream is the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate. It's not too sweet and it's not too bitter. I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Tshiala Liabara
[email protected]I'm not a big coffee fan, but I loved this buttercream! It was so smooth and creamy, and the mocha flavor was just right. I used it to frost a vanilla cake and it was a delicious combination.
Md emran Uddin
[email protected]This buttercream is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was the perfect finishing touch. The coffee flavor is subtle but it really comes through. I will definitely be making this again.
Bishal Joshi
[email protected]I made this buttercream for my coffee-loving friend's birthday cake and it was a hit! The coffee buttercream was rich and flavorful, and the mocha buttercream was the perfect complement. The combination of the two was heavenly. I'll definitely be mak