Fluffy White Buttercream Frosting
This rich, creamy frosting is lovely swirled atop a cake or cupcakes.
Prep
15 mins
Total
15 mins

This rich, creamy frosting is lovely swirled atop a cake or cupcakes.
Dissolve the sugar (and salt, if you're using it) in the boiling water, and cool to room temperature.
Use a mixer on low speed to beat in the meringue powder, until the powder is dissolved and the mixture is foamy.
Increase the speed and beat until soft peaks form.
Beat in the vanilla, then the confectioners' or glazing sugar.
Add the soft butter or shortening a few tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition. Frost cake immediately; or store buttercream at room temperature, covered, for a few hours before using.