The best buttercream for cakes, pastries and muffins

Name: The best buttercream for cakes, pastries and muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 egg yolks; 250 g granulated sugar; 100 ml water; 330 g butter (room temperature); chocolate; coffee extract; vanilla

Easy to prepare
12 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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This delicious and stable buttercream is the perfect choice for decorating cakes, muffins and desserts. Thanks to the simple preparation, even a beginner baker can handle it. The cream holds its shape very well, has a silky consistency and you can flavor it to your liking.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

8 egg yolks
250 g granulated sugar
100 ml water
330 g butter (room temperature)

Optional ingredients:

chocolate
coffee extract
vanilla

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the sugar syrup – Pour the sugar into a pot with a thick bottom and cover with water. Simmer over low heat without stirring until the syrup reaches 120 °C. If you don't have a thermometer, you can use a fork – the syrup should slowly drip and form a thin line.
Whipping the yolks – Meanwhile, beat the yolks until smooth with a mixer.
Combining with the syrup – Once the syrup reaches the correct temperature, remove it from the heat and let it sit for half a minute. Then, while continuing to whisk, pour it in a thin stream into the yolks. Whisk until the mixture cools and thickens.
Gradual addition of butter – Gradually add the butter cut into cubes to the whipped mixture, beating in each portion thoroughly.
Flavoring – If you want to flavor the cream, add vanilla extract, coffee extract or melted chocolate and mix well.
Finishing – The finished cream is ready to use immediately. If it's too runny, simply leave it in the fridge for a while to firm up.

Preparation time and number of servings:

Total preparation time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: approximately 500 g of cream (enough for a medium cake or about 12 muffins)

Conclusion

This buttercream is the perfect choice for cakes, muffins and pastries. It has a smooth, airy texture and, thanks to being whipped into a foam, holds its shape well. Try it in different variations and adjust it to your taste.