Baking Magic Tips: Buttercream Made Simple Part 13 of 16
May 12, 2010 | From the kitchen of Rose
Watch how to make the easiest and most foolproof silky buttercream I call neoclassic because there's no need to take the temperature of the sugar syrup!
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rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from Virginia
05/15/2013 01:07 PM
virginia, organic cane will be fine.
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Virginia
05/15/2013 12:54 PM
Can I replace the refined white sugar with something else like organic cane sugar or coconut sugar for the neoclassic buttercream?
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Woody Wolston in reply to comment from RaeAnn Harrington
01/01/2013 06:27 PM
Hi RaeAnn,
The corn syrup works with the buttercream as the mixture is just being brought to a boil. The sugar mixture for Italian Meringue is being heated beyond the point that you can heat up the corn syrup.
We recommend for accurate and successful baking results for anyone to have an accurate thermometer. Fortunately, quality, accurate thermometers are now as $30.00.
Rose & Woody
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RaeAnn Harrington
01/01/2013 05:29 PM
Hi, I just watched the video on Buttercream Made Simple. In the video you show how to use corn syrup in place of water when melting with sugar. Can this technique be used in your Italian Meringue recipe? I made your Southern Coconut Cake with Meringue Buttercream, it was difficult to get the sugar the right temp.
RaeAnn
BTW~I'm a beginning baker and this cake, as involved as it was, turned out simply fantastic on my first try. Your instuctions are the best! Everyone raved about my cake. Thanks.
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rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from The Sisters Cakes
05/10/2012 07:14 PM
we very much appreciate your offer, but at this time our schedules does not permit it until summer of 2013. If you are planning for the event at that time or later please contact us thru the "Press Only" section under Contact.
all best,
rose (and woody)
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The Sisters Cakes
05/07/2012 07:19 AM
Good morning Rose,
I write from Spain. We are fans of your kitchen. We want to thank the book "The Cake Bible" in Spanish. Our English is not very good and have your book in Spanish was one of our dreams. Another of our dreams is to meet you personally. Have you thought about visiting Spain?. We are organizing a show dedicated to Sugarcraft and bakery and would be especially happy to have you as guests.
Thank you very much for existing and help with your invaluable contribution to the world of pastry.
Best regards.
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Kerry
05/02/2012 10:59 AM
Thank you so much for such a wonderful video. My passion for real buttercream has just been renewed.
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kutty
12/24/2011 11:55 AM
can we add vanilla extract to this ?
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woody in reply to comment from Teresa
09/29/2011 10:10 AM
Hi Teresa,
The recipe is in The Cake Bible on page 230 and also in the cupcake section of Rose's Heavenly Cakes. The recipe is currently not on the blog. In general, we do not post recipes on the blog.
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Teresa
09/07/2011 01:26 PM
Can you post the recipe and ingredient needed to make this butter cream frosting?
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Rose in reply to comment from joyce
07/06/2010 10:48 PM
sometimes it helps to beat in some new unwhipped cream. failing that, it should be fine for ice-cream.
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joyce
07/06/2010 10:16 PM
Hi Rose, I over whipped the whipping cream and it is all flat. Can I use this for churning into ice-cream or anything else? Thank you.
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Rose in reply to comment from joyce
05/17/2010 10:27 PM
glucose has less water so when it comes to a full boil it will be hotter. it might be ok but if too hot it will cook the yolks. try it and let us know--it might work! if not, you'll need to try adding water to the glucose to arrive at the same consistency as corns syrup before heating it. the % of water might be in the ingredient section of the cake bible and it is definitely in the sugar article posted on this blog.
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joyce
05/17/2010 10:14 PM
Hi Rose, can I replace the corn syrup with liquid glucose for the buttercream? Thanks. Really love your book.
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rolando
05/17/2010 02:03 PM
I was wondering about the actual measurements of the ingredients?
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Kristina in reply to comment from Margaret
05/15/2010 01:17 PM
Margaret, strictly speaking, a vegan "buttercream" couldn't have butter in it. You would probably have to do one of the many shortening/powdered sugar recipes that are out there. These are often referred to as "American buttercream". I recommend doing a google search for one. I'd almost guarantee you won't find a recipe for this on Rose's site.
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Margaret
05/15/2010 04:51 AM
I wonder what I could add instead of eggs if I want to do a vegan buttercream?
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stephen
05/15/2010 04:22 AM
thanks bill
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Bill
05/13/2010 08:01 AM
Stephen, I think I can answer this one for you...typically, the flavors are added to buttercreams, at the end...after the buttercream is completed.
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stephen
05/13/2010 06:21 AM
hi Rose
I was wondering when to add flavourings to this buttercream. thanks
stephen
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