

Creamy German Buttercream Frosting
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Prep30 min
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Total Time1 hr 30 min
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Skill LevelIntermediateAmount6 cups of frosting
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups butter, softened
Tools
Medium bowl
Whisk
Medium saucepan
Ladle
13 x 9-inch baking pan
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Instructions
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- In a medium heat-proof bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch until combined. Add eggs, whisking vigorously until fully incorporated.
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk to simmer over medium heat stirring constantly. Ladle 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Repeat with two more 1/2-cup additions, then pour egg mixture back into the pan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard turns thick and lumpy, about 3-4 minutes. When custard begins to bubble, continue to whisk over heat exactly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt; stir to combine.
- Spread the custard mixture into a 13 in. x 9 in. baking dish. Let stand uncovered 25 minutes in the refrigerator or 45 minutes at room temperature until custard cools to 68°F.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment at medium speed 5 minutes or until fluffy and light in color.
- Stir cooled custard base until smooth. Add custard into butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly until each is combined, scraping sides and bottom bowl often.
- When the custard is fully incorporated, switch to the whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 5 minutes or until the buttercream is smooth and creamy.
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