vanilla butter cream icing

(1 RATING)
103 Pinches
HEMET, CA
Updated on Jun 7, 2011

when i am trying to make a cake i always run out or don't have icing.. This is a go to icing for me.. And Its fast and easy...You can also refrigerate this up to 5 days as long as you have it covered tightly.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 9 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 pounds (5 sticks ) unsalted butter, soften
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

How To Make vanilla butter cream icing

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, beat the yolks with an electric mixer until light in color; reserve.
  • Step 2
    Combine the sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan (preferably nonstick) over med heat , stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a rolling boil. Transfer the syrup to a heat proof bowl to stop cooking. Pour a small amount of syrup in the yolks and begin beating with the electric mixer. Pour the remaining corn syrup into mixture in a steady stream. Continue beating until completely cool and fluffy, About 4-5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Gradually beat the butter and vanilla til the icing is light and fluffy; about 2-3 minutes.

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