This is the official Charm City Cakes buttercream. It's based on Swiss meringue and provides the correct consistency for icing cakes and decorating. Swiss buttercream is sturdier than a cold French ...

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Combine granulated sugar and egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and set over a medium saucepan filled with 1" of gently simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Heat, whisking constantly, ...

Pastry chef Sasha Piligian channels summer vibes to create her showstopping baked goods, like this epic layer cake. She starts with two flavor-packed components — a tart-sweet Meyer lemon curd for the ...

Learn how to make the perfect Swiss meringue buttercream to decorate your cupcakes, plus a simple piped flower design to try. Place a metal or glass bowl over a saucepan that contains 2.5cm/1in ...