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Mocha Swiss Meringue Buttercream

This silky smooth buttercream that is light and fluffy packed with chocolate and coffee flavour!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 30 grams egg whites aproximately from one egg
  • 35 grams sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 115 grams unsalted butter cubed
  • 30 grams melted chocolate
  • 40 ml coffee

Instructions
 

  • Over a double boiler, combine egg white with salt and sugar. Whisk over medium heat until sugar is all dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and fit bowl to stand mixer with whisk attachment. Whip on medium high heat until meringue is shiny and has stiff peaks. Ensure mixture is no longer hot to the touch.
  • Add cubed butter one at a time. Ensure it is thorougly mixed in each time. Batter may separate and look curdled, but continue mixing and it will come together. Whip until it looks light and fluffy!
  • Add chocolate and coffee and your buttercream is done!