As mentioned previously that there’s actually different types of buttercream. Most of us staying in Malaysia would have a typical mind set over the “buttercream” term. Often, we assume that buttercream should always be smooth and buttery in flavor. Well, this note is about to change your perception towards buttercream. In short definition, buttercream is an icing made with fat & sugar.
Meringue based icing – icing made with meringue (egg whites) cooked with hot sugar syrup. Texture would be smoother as it uses sugar syrup.
Yolk based icing – icing made with egg yolks & hot sugar syrup
Butter based icing – icing made with butter & icing sugar (powdered sugar). This icing is usually incorporate with other ingredients such as cream cheese, cream or shortening.
Shortening based icing – icing made with shortening & icing sugar. Usually people would refer this as decorator’s icing. Decorators would use this recipe to pipe flowers, edge and borders. But it can also be used to ice a cake. Some people may not like the mouth feel as shortening has a much higher melting point which makes it great for decorating but maybe a little waxy to taste on its own.
Check out the upcoming note for buttercream recipe!
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very informative:)
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