Buttercream Frosting

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Appears in Cook's Country April​/May 2006

This versatile frosting comes together quickly.

SERVES Makes about 4 cups

Buttercream Frosting

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This traditional (European) buttercream frosting recipe is made by heating eggs and sugar over a pan of simmering water, then removing from the heat and whipping in butter. If it becomes runny, simply plunge the bowl of frosting into ice wa...

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