Buttercream Icing

4 ingredients6 stepsEnough for one 9-inch two-layer cake
Alton Brown
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, whip the eggs until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and corn syrup to a boil.

  3. 3

    Prepare a metal baster by lubricating the inside with a small amount of vegetable oil and dispensing it completely.

  4. 4

    With the mixer on low speed, use the baster to slowly drizzle the hot sugar mixture into the eggs.

  5. 5

    Once all the sugar mixture is incorporated, begin adding the butter pieces one at a time.

  6. 6

    Continue to whip until the mixture is creamy.

💡 Cook's Notes

**RAW EGG WARNING**: The American Egg Board states: "There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh, grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell."

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