Vanilla bean swiss meringue buttercream

Made with five simple ingredients, this silky, smooth, light, buttery and not too sweet Homemade Swiss Meringue Buttercream is the perfect topping for any dessert!

Swiss Meringue Buttercream is the BEST in the world of buttercream! This frosting is light and fluffy, silky smooth and creamy, super stable for decorating cakes and cupcakes.

Learn how to make perfect Swiss meringue buttercream with this in-depth tutorial, 5 ingredient recipe, troubleshooting guide, and helpful video.

Light, silky, and vanilla-y Italian buttercream frosting, this recipe is a staple for any avid baker because of its amazing flavor, versatility and how well it tends to hold.

A silky, not too sweet buttercream perfect for decorating cakes, frosting cupcakes, filling macarons, and more!

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Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake

Two Layer Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cake with Cherry Compote and Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue Buttercream. The cake is tender from the reverse creaming method, and the Swiss meringue buttercream is smooth and silky.

Faux Swiss meringue buttercream is silky smooth and sweet like traditional Swiss buttercream but is super easy to make. With pasteurized egg whites and powdered sugar, you don't need to worry about heating egg whites and dissolving sugar. Even with shortcuts, the rich, creamy, vanilla flavor isn't compromised!

Creamy, silky Italian buttercream is perfect for decorating cakes and so delicious! It's easier to make than you think and might become your go to frosting!