Julia'S Classic French Buttercream Frosting – a delicious recipe with granulated sugar, water, egg, eggs, butter, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Drinks & Smoothies
Servings:persons
1
["Boil the sugar and water in a saucepan without stirring until it ""clears."" Boil until it reaches 238 degrees.", "", "In a separate bowl, combine 1 egg and the 3 egg yolks. Whisk them as you slowly pour the boiled sugar syrup from your saucepan into the bowl.", "", "Beat this mixture over hot water 7-8 minutes until it thickens. It will make a ribbon AFTER you remove it from the heat if it is thick enough. Set aside; allow to cool.", "", "Once it has cooled, add 1/2 pound of softened butter and beat it into the yolk mixture. Add 1 t. vanilla or kirsch for flavor. If the frosting separates after you add the flavors, add some more butter and continue beating until consistent. Beat until light and fluffy.", "", "Frost your cake. Julia slices her genoise cake into two layers, then sprinkles kirsch or simple syrup on the top of each piece before frosting. Reassemble cake, frost the outer portion. Voila!"]
751
kcal
Calories
56
g
Fat
38
g
Carbs
14
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 large egg, 3 yolks from large eggs, and more.
Yes, Julia'S Classic French Buttercream Frosting falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.
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