Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• ¾ cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons water
• ½ pound unsalted butter, at room temperature

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    1139 calories; 94 grams fat; 59 grams saturated fat; 3 grams trans fat; 24 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 75 grams carbohydrates; 75 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 336 milligrams cholesterol; 49 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. With a heavy wire whisk, beat the egg until frothy, and set aside.
2. Combine the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed pan, and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally to clean the sides, until the mixture reaches 248 degrees, the soft ball stage, on a candy thermometer.
3. Pour the boiling sugar syrup into the beaten egg, vigorously whisking the egg as you pour so it cooks but does not curdle.
4. Slowly add the butter, whisking each addition until it is incorporated. When smooth, spread on cake.

About 30 minutes