Go Back
+ servings
Simply Perfect Chocolate Buttercream
Print Recipe
4.23 stars (86 ratings)

Simply Perfect Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream: so light & silky-smooth, with a deep chocolate flavor & a hint of sweetness. This will be your new favorite frosting!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream, Swiss chocolate meringue buttercream, Swiss meringue buttercream chocolate, white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the egg whites and sugar in a large metal or glass bowl.
  • Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water, and whisk continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture looks opaque.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat, and whip on high speed until completely cooled.
  • Whip in the butter, a tablespoon at a time, until thick and fluffy. (If it begins to look curdled, continue to whip until it comes back together before adding in remaining butter.)
  • Fold in the melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt.

Video

Notes

If the egg whites and/or the butter are slightly too warm, the buttercream may be runny. This can be easily remedied by placing it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, then whipping again.


*Enough to ice (2) 9-inch diameter cakes, (1) 9 x 13-inch sheet cake, or 2 dozen cupcakes

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg