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Yield: Makes 6 cups 136 Shares Pinterest Facebook MORE Comment Twitter Google+ Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Winter 2010 The Food Newsletter Great tips & recipes delivered to your inbox. Sign Me Up Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 large egg whites 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Combine sugar and egg whites in a heatproof mixer bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer bowl to mixer stand; whisk on medium-high until whites are fluffy and cooled, about 10 minutes. Continue to whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form. Reduce speed to medium-low; add butter by the tablespoon, whisking well after each. Whisk in vanilla. Use immediately, or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before using; beat on low until smooth, about 3 minutes. Reviews Add a comment Fave It Made It 11 Rate It MissPatisserieSF 3 MAY, 2015 I am wondering about the cake images in the photo shown with this recipe. Are the cakes shown here truly frosted with buttercream? These cakes have very white frosting that looks more like royal icing than buttercream. Is it possible to get buttercream that white? Normally the butter turns the frosting a slightly yellowish hue. Reply jenbx 9 OCT, 2013 I'm surprised this recipe has such a low rating. It is one of the best frosting recipes, especially for wedding or special occasion cakes. It it amazing for piping and for holding up in a cake that needs to be on display for several hours. I know several people who make wedding cakes who use this recipe and consider it one of their favorite. We had a cake tasting and used this frosting and some of the cake got left out overnight. The frosting still looked amazing the next day. Reply atinabazin 17 APR, 2015 Maybe it's because this should say that the thermometer should read 140°F (60°C) - not 160!! Other Ideas to Try Egg Whites Buttercream Frosting Recipes Easter Dessert Recipe Ideas Kids Birthday Party Ideas & Recipes Next Recipe {{results.title}} Want more great ideas? 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