PRALINE BUTTERCREAM

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Use this nutty buttercream to fill layers of our Three-Nut Torte.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces, plus more for baking sheet
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup chopped toasted blanched almonds
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Make the praline: Butter a baking sheet, or line it with a Silpat (a French baking mat). Set aside. In a small, heavy saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and the water to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystals from forming.
  • Continue cooking, without stirring, until dark amber, swirling pan to color evenly. Remove from heat; stir in nuts, distributing evenly. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit until hardened and completely cool.
  • Break praline into pieces, and place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process to a fine powder. Measure out 1 1/2 cups praline powder, and set aside. Reserve remaining powder for another use.
  • Make the buttercream: In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is warm to the touch and sugar has dissolved.
  • Attach bowl to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat on high speed until mixture is stiff and cool, about 5 minutes. Add butter all at once, and beat until mixture has a smooth, spreadable consistency, about 5 minutes. Don't worry if the buttercream separates and appears curdled; it will come back together with continued beating.
  • Add praline powder; beat to combine. If using the same day, set aside, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature, until ready to use. Or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature; beat with paddle attachment until smooth.

Christina Eneli
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I've been looking for a good praline buttercream recipe for a while, and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Antosh Ale
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This praline buttercream is the perfect topping for my carrot cake. It's so sweet and decadent, and it really complements the flavors of the cake.


Multanigirl786 Multanigirl786
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I'm not a big fan of pralines, but I really enjoyed this praline buttercream. It was so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor was subtle but still noticeable.


Laura Gamble
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This praline buttercream is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using it sparingly.


ahki Akhter
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I love this praline buttercream! It's so versatile. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.


Jovian Chenkov
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This praline buttercream is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery.


Danny “CapN Shak” Shaklee
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I was so excited to try this praline buttercream, but I was disappointed. It was too sweet and the praline flavor was barely noticeable.


Josie Ortiz
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This praline buttercream is the perfect topping for my chocolate cupcakes. It's so rich and decadent, and it really takes the cupcakes to the next level.


Abdul High
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I had some trouble getting the buttercream to the right consistency, but once I did, it was perfect. It was so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor was amazing.


Annowar Bogosi Maforaga
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This praline buttercream is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Bechan Yadav
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I've tried many praline buttercream recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and smooth, and the praline flavor is just perfect.


emelia Akuka
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This praline buttercream is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment.


obaal-ologhi Daniel
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I'm not a huge fan of buttercream, but this praline buttercream is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and the praline flavor is perfect.


Sohail Rafiq
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This praline buttercream was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.