Stable Buttercream Recipe for Hot Weather

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • After one of my buttercream cakes melted at an outdoor party, I set out to find the perfect buttercream recipe for hot weather that tastes great while withstanding the heat. I tried four different buttercream recipes and conducted the ultimate heat test experiment and this video shows what happened. Here's more detailed info and a printable version of my new favorite heat stable buttercream recipe: sugarandsparro...
    Products mentioned:
    High Ratio Shortening: amzn.to/3C2Ks4U
    Meringue Powder: amzn.to/3ty8wcV
    Heat Stable Vanilla Buttercream Recipe:
    ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
    ½ cup (100g) high ratio shortening
    3 1/2 cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
    1 Tbsp meringue powder
    2 tsp vanilla extract
    2 Tbsp whole milk or heavy whipping cream, room temperature
    1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
    With a hand mixer or paddle attachment on your stand mixer, cream the butter and shortening on medium-high until it’s creamy and light (almost white) in color. About 7 minutes.
    Whisk the meringue powder into the powdered sugar. Then, with the mixer on low, add the meringue/powdered sugar mixture one cup at a time, scraping down after each addition and making sure each cup is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
    Add the vanilla, milk, and salt and mix on low for another minute until fully incorporated.
    For more cake recipes and decorating tutorials, visit my blog at sugarandsparrow...

Комментарии • 108

  • @diegomontano348
    @diegomontano348 9 месяцев назад +4

    I used your recipe and it was perfect. I'm in Southern California and was worried the high temp would melt it. Thank you so much for your help.

  • @borikenazul
    @borikenazul Год назад +7

    Omg I tested this recipe and it's true to the recipe and instructions. I made 4 batches all amazing even before setting it in the fridge. This recipe is not sweet at all. Thank you!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @illusionist961
      @illusionist961 2 месяца назад

      Does it taste very sweet? There's quite alot of sugar in it

  • @51estados
    @51estados 2 месяца назад +1

    I hated buttercream UNTIL I tried this recipe! tastes amazing! I used half almond half vanilla and the flavor was bomb!! ❤

  • @truthseeker8328
    @truthseeker8328 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video! I just started as a volunteer baker with a group that serves underprivileged kids and the frosting MUST be shelf stable for 2-3 days. I'm going to make your half butter-half high ratio meringue powder frosting for my first bake next week.

  • @carikshawn4201
    @carikshawn4201 2 года назад +20

    Thank you for doing this....I was in business in the 80's, 90's and early 2000's then moved and when I decided to go into business again to my horror Crisco had totally destroyed their shortening and my adjusted to my own taste Wilton Icing Recipe didn't work anymore. I gave up baking at that point but I miss it very much and have decided to go into business again. I've experimented with an all butter icing and it is outstanding except, I live in Houston and it's humid here and of course, things slide down the side. I finally got some sweetex and attempted to duplicate my Wilton recipe but there was an aftertaste...now, finding this great video and your recipe, I'm going to make it and do a lot of praying...I used to use Viva towels to smooth my icing sometimes so I'm hoping I'll be able to do that to it as well. Again, so appreciate that you did this experiment...

    • @sarahs7253
      @sarahs7253 Год назад +4

      My grandma told me that too. I remember asking her why she stopped making pies and she told me that crisco changed their recipe and her crusts weren't the same anymore. Although I think it's cause my grandpa died too. I think she mainly made them for him too ❤:) They are both in heaven now. She made THE BEST pies! Apple and blueberry were my favorites.

    • @carikshawn4201
      @carikshawn4201 Год назад

      @@sarahs7253 ruclips.net/video/mP8aWGFT4A8/видео.html
      Karolyns Kakes...great recipes plus a crusting buttercreme which works and is delicious

    • @marianoshaughnessy
      @marianoshaughnessy 7 месяцев назад

      Did you use sweetex in this recipe? If so, does it work and taste good?

  • @iamrush
    @iamrush 11 месяцев назад +6

    I use a all shortening buttercream and I swear it taste really good and of course it’s not sweet. I buy shortening in bulk. Do not use crisco.
    1 lbs shortening
    2 lbs icing sugar
    Pinch of salt
    2 tablespoons almond extract
    2 tablespoons water.
    1. Add pinch of salt to shortening and beat on medium high for 7 mins
    2. Add icing sugar (3 cups at a time) and mix on low. Always scrap down bowl
    When all the sugar is added it will be very stiff .
    Add almond extract and continue to mix on low. Add water until you get your desired consistency.
    Options. Instead of water you can add Malibu coconut rum.

  • @double_digit_life.9268
    @double_digit_life.9268 Год назад +7

    Thanks for this! I have dummy cakes to make for traveling events, so I think I'm going to use all shortening with meringue powder. Since it's going over styrofoam, I think it'll be perfect! Thank you!

  • @deshannsears5392
    @deshannsears5392 2 года назад +2

    Great information. My cake melted yesterday I live in a hot climate.

  • @BeautyReloaded
    @BeautyReloaded Год назад +1

    OMG you're a life saver thank you!

  • @ma.lourdesreyes8047
    @ma.lourdesreyes8047 20 дней назад +1

    The buttercream icing for hot area coz we are here in the Philippines

  • @hectorrivero2173
    @hectorrivero2173 2 года назад

    Really cool experiment thank you

  • @cookingwhim7802
    @cookingwhim7802 Год назад

    Thank you very much. It was a genuin helpful video. ❤

  • @T-zn7wj
    @T-zn7wj Год назад +2

    Can I use this recipe for piping as well? It looks awesome btw and can't wait to try it!

  • @michellegordon3319
    @michellegordon3319 Год назад +4

    Is it overly sweet? How would you adjust the recipe to make it less sweet but remain heat stable?

  • @Dolcevita_bakes
    @Dolcevita_bakes 2 года назад +13

    I’ve been vegan 10 years now and have conducted a lot of experiments with buttetcream as well I made Swiss meringue buttercream and regular butter cream as much as I can being vegan without using anything that has dairy Or eggs in it and the best most stable one is the half shortening half butter and I use Earth balance butter but I also add Aquafaba which is the juice from the can of chickpeas and you just strain it well enough into a glossy meringue and you add that as is into and your butter shortening mixture well actually you at the butter shortening mixture into the meringue just pieces at a time like you normally would Swiss butter cream and it’s vegan and it’s very stable and it was just like the one that you showed here that wouldn’t melt and it works very well so I suggest using Aquafaba and whipping it up into a merengue and then adding your vegan shortening and butter to it and it’s extremely stable and it tastes very very good

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +3

      Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this, I'll have to give whipped aquafaba a shot!

    • @sunithacharles2939
      @sunithacharles2939 2 года назад +2

      @DolceVegan_Bakes Would you mind sharing your recipe for your stable vegan buttercream?

    • @ksweet87
      @ksweet87 Год назад +2

      Can you share the measurements and the method please

    • @Achievemore54
      @Achievemore54 10 месяцев назад

      Even in hot weather ?

    • @Achievemore54
      @Achievemore54 10 месяцев назад

      Recipe for stable vegan butter cream , please ?

  • @sammycreatess
    @sammycreatess 2 года назад

    Thank you!!!!!😍😍😍🤍🤍🤍

  • @whitneyc5909
    @whitneyc5909 2 года назад +2

    This perfect!!! Thank you!!

  • @itskim9790
    @itskim9790 9 дней назад

    Since it is dairy-free, is this considered tcs safe? Thanks!!

  • @angelfoodjojo
    @angelfoodjojo 2 года назад +4

    Would it be the same 1/2 cup crisco as the high ratio shorting ?

  • @rubberduckie91
    @rubberduckie91 2 месяца назад

    I'm starting a new cake business and really wonder how other bakers handle this- do you guys only use these heat stable recipes if a client tells you they are having their event outdoors? And if you know the cake will be indoors the whole time do you just use an all-butter buttercream recipe with none of that extra add ins?

  • @ma.lourdesreyes8047
    @ma.lourdesreyes8047 20 дней назад

    Pls.can you give me a recipe for this icing coz I want to give cakes for my niece's birthday

  • @godsloveforthegrievingwido7688

    Thanks ❤

  • @BlissfulBeatsforyou
    @BlissfulBeatsforyou 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this experiment. I want to ask you about the best buttercream for piping flowers in a cupcake bouquet project in Saudi Arabia, without using shortening.

  • @jensineonuwa6026
    @jensineonuwa6026 2 месяца назад

    Can the recipe be doubled

  • @mmakgomotsomele3384
    @mmakgomotsomele3384 2 года назад

    Thank you👏👏🥰

  • @rajesshunmugam1003
    @rajesshunmugam1003 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @lisatores2688
    @lisatores2688 2 года назад

    Pleasasnt day i use all shortening and flavor with essence

  • @jayamary7004
    @jayamary7004 2 года назад +2

    Can we use half of an egg white if you don't have meringue powder????

  • @Nataliesimmons1868
    @Nataliesimmons1868 Год назад +1

    Question could cream of tarter be used instead of meringue powder it's hard to get my hands on it

  • @annettemartinez4063
    @annettemartinez4063 2 месяца назад

    How much cake will this recipe cover?

  • @QueenInHisEye
    @QueenInHisEye 2 года назад +4

    Thank for this video! Do you think it matters what brand of shortening is used?

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад

      You can use any brand of high ratio shortening!

    • @marciashields1399
      @marciashields1399 9 месяцев назад

      except the walmart brand (not the veg shortning) is made with animal fats @@SugarandSparrow

  • @andreaumogbai2602
    @andreaumogbai2602 2 года назад

    Fun to watch

  • @deemz5136
    @deemz5136 4 месяца назад

    Do you think doing these changes would work for an italian buttercream?

  • @macaraigresidence5913
    @macaraigresidence5913 4 месяца назад

    Can I use regular Swiss meringue with butter and shortening instead of meringue powder?

  • @veralgarin
    @veralgarin 3 месяца назад

    Can this be adapted to chocolate buttercream by adding cocoa powder?

  • @vanessaadams250
    @vanessaadams250 2 года назад +2

    How long can this frosting be made in advance?

  • @user-tw3zi1bo1j
    @user-tw3zi1bo1j 2 месяца назад

    The shortening is no longer on Amazon what can I substitute it with?

  • @NellenelleForSure
    @NellenelleForSure 3 дня назад

    Any tips about buttercream that's just butter and powdered sugar? (Confectioners sugar/icing sugar)
    It was perfect until I added a dash of milk as the recipe I was following recommended to do if I felt like the cream was too thick (the mouth feel was a bit awkward).
    Well the milk smoothed it out but then it became runny and separatey and no amount of mixing put enough air in it to give it back some body. I tried adding more powdered sugar and it barely helped 😭 I'm making someone's birthday cake and it's total chaos now

  • @Inicole15
    @Inicole15 4 месяца назад

    Hi, I read in your blog that crisco isn’t high ratio but can I use it anyway? Will it works? They only sells crisco were I live😢 blessings from 🇵🇦

  • @SuzyQuZee
    @SuzyQuZee 2 года назад +4

    Did you forget to add the meringue powder to your written recipe? Or am I overlooking it?

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for catching that!! I completely forgot to add it in the video description, but it has since been corrected to the same recipe from my blog post (the only difference was that very important Tbsp of meringue powder): sugarandsparrow.com/buttercream-recipe-for-hot-weather/

  • @m0thgvtz
    @m0thgvtz 4 месяца назад

    Do you think the last one would survive nc bipolar weather? Me and my partner have a home bakery and we do vendor events and those last about 4-6 hours tops.. its getting hot out now and I’ll have to retire oatmeal raisin glaze for now

  • @carolchen655
    @carolchen655 3 месяца назад

    Is meringue powder necessary? Anythinh i can replace it coz its not easy to find in my country also quite expensive

  • @laurabeth8602
    @laurabeth8602 8 месяцев назад

    The Celebakes High Ratio Shortening is no longer available. They do carry a buttercream mix that already has the meringue powder in it. Do you know if that product is any good? Or is there another brand of high Ratio Shortening you would recommend? All the ones on Amazon I see are only in 50lb sizes, and for me just being a homebaker, I don't have a need for that much product.
    Thanks!

  • @sarahs7253
    @sarahs7253 Год назад

    Half butter and half hugh ratio shortening qith merigue powder. Is there a meringue way to go? Eggs are easy to come by but meringue powder...no idea.

  • @kake646
    @kake646 Год назад

    A question about half butter, half shortening with meringue powder. I would like to attach some fondant decoration such as borders and letters on the side and top. Is the fondant decoration stick to this buttercream well?

  • @sharleenmichaela5827
    @sharleenmichaela5827 3 месяца назад

    Can i replace the meringue powder with milk powder?

  • @dcordero1984
    @dcordero1984 2 года назад

    If using your shortening, butter,meringue recipe.... can u make ahead and leave in airtight container at room temp?
    If so how many days ahead can u make.

  • @jkjeon2587
    @jkjeon2587 8 месяцев назад

    Will it still be stable without the shortening?

  • @kanskorner
    @kanskorner 2 года назад +1

    I can’t find the shortening anywhere in England, are there any substitutes?

    • @godsend1244
      @godsend1244 2 года назад

      Go to the description and it'll have it.

  • @lizadeano6279
    @lizadeano6279 2 года назад

    Hello..i dont find any meringue powder in our place, what would be the best substitute for meringue powder?

  • @vodkasugarplanet
    @vodkasugarplanet Год назад +1

    Have you (or anyone reading this) ever tried it with all butter and meringue powder?

  • @amoyhongping1987
    @amoyhongping1987 Год назад

    Can i use cream cheese instead of butter?

  • @lynhassenboehler9930
    @lynhassenboehler9930 2 года назад +2

    Do you think you could use all butter + meringue powder? Or is the shortening necessary?

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад

      You could certainly try it! The meringue powder will definitely add some stability. Here are all the details on how much to use: sugarandsparrow.com/buttercream-recipe-for-hot-weather/

    • @rosefinikin9664
      @rosefinikin9664 2 года назад

      Hi-ratio shortening works great, not sweet and is quite silky. I use it with meringue powder in most of my frosting batches. For filling and cupcakes I use 1/2 hi-ratio, shortening and 1/2 unsalted butter.

    • @paulinaansah6704
      @paulinaansah6704 Год назад +1

      ​@@rosefinikin9664 no icing sugar????

  • @abbygal1618
    @abbygal1618 2 года назад

    Hai, can i change shortening with cream well?

  • @Fivefy8mohinimaggieart
    @Fivefy8mohinimaggieart 8 месяцев назад

    Put it in Sunlight for 8 days

  • @nikitasingh9025
    @nikitasingh9025 2 года назад +1

    Can I use cream of tarter instead

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +1

      I've never tried subbing cream of tartar for the meringue powder but after a quick Google search it looks like cream of tartar can be used as a stabilizer. It's worth a try!

  • @sherriepatrick6713
    @sherriepatrick6713 2 года назад

    How long is this icing shelf life?

  • @anesiahouston7812
    @anesiahouston7812 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing, how much meringue powder should one add?

    • @dianastetson854
      @dianastetson854 2 года назад +1

      If you follow the link to her website she has the full recipe, it has 1 tablespoon meringue powder

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +1

      1 Tbsp per batch of buttercream. The full recipe and details are here: sugarandsparrow.com/buttercream-recipe-for-hot-weather/

  • @ysbelbella6674
    @ysbelbella6674 2 года назад

    do you think I can add the meringue powder to make stabilized cream cheese frosting? I hate to make it in the NY summer months because Im afraid it'll fall apart

    • @merimebardhi5129
      @merimebardhi5129 2 года назад +1

      Hey look up cakeology she did a stabilized cream cheese using meringue and milk powder.

  • @cathyhuff9640
    @cathyhuff9640 2 года назад

    I’m making my niece’s wedding cake, it will be an outdoor wedding, the end of September! The cake will be under a tent. I’m thinking I shouldn’t put the cake out until after the ceremony, at least? I was going to use your recipe with butter, shortening and meringue powder. What are your thoughts?

    • @angiericouard792
      @angiericouard792 Год назад

      I’m doing my sisters in I late October in Nola where it’s always humid and thinking I might try this too. I tried a Swiss meringue buttercream last night and I can’t get behind the whipped texture to decorate. It does taste amazing and pipe perfectly though!

    • @sarahs7253
      @sarahs7253 Год назад

      What did you do?

  • @ishiparekh4993
    @ishiparekh4993 4 месяца назад

    Does veg shortening is good for health ?

    • @NellenelleForSure
      @NellenelleForSure 3 дня назад

      Not good for health but not bad unless you consume waaaay too much. You will definitely lead to high cholesterol eating too much too often.

  • @Jo22257
    @Jo22257 2 года назад

    Can I replace shortening with butter since I don’t have it

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +1

      Hi there! You can absolutely replace the shortening with butter, but it won't be as heat stable as if you were to use the shortening.

  • @godsend1244
    @godsend1244 2 года назад

    Can you use this for cupcakes too?

  • @khifairy2425
    @khifairy2425 2 года назад

    What is the substitute of meringue powder?

    • @Jodha1
      @Jodha1 2 года назад

      I was wondering myself. I'm going to test it with cream of tartar and see how that works

    • @Nataliesimmons1868
      @Nataliesimmons1868 Год назад

      @@Jodha1 did it work ?

    • @Mina_Loyal
      @Mina_Loyal 11 дней назад

      ​@@Jodha1 hi did the cream of tarter work?

  • @ma.lourdesreyes8047
    @ma.lourdesreyes8047 Год назад

    can I have your buttercream icing in hot weather I need it for my son's birthday pls coz it so hot in here in the Philippines

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  Год назад +1

      Hi there! This recipe is meant to withstand hot weather. That being said, you should also make sure that the cake is not in direct sunlight and is refrigerated until an hour or two before serving.

  • @userbrtt
    @userbrtt 2 года назад

    Hello, I was just wondering how much would I need for a 3 layer 6 inch cake and a 3 layer 4 inch cake?

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +1

      1 batch for filling and frosting a 3 layer 4 inch cake and 1.5 batches for filling and frosting a 3 layer 6 inch cake. Enjoy!

  • @lamirada90638
    @lamirada90638 2 года назад

    I've used meringue powder in my buttercream recipe and it had a chalky like taste to it... Have you noticed this?

    • @SugarandSparrow
      @SugarandSparrow  2 года назад +1

      Never! I always use this meringue powder and I've never been able to taste it: amzn.to/3OPRlNX

    • @angiericouard792
      @angiericouard792 Год назад

      @@SugarandSparrow good to know! I typically make cookies and use Sweet Genies meringue powder for my ri. I’ve tried CK and Wilton before. Wilton is horrible in Ri. CK was pretty good, but Sweet Genies is the best tasting so far. How much meringue powder should we use? I’d probably get Wilton for this since it’s cheaper and you don’t taste it lol

  • @isac1781
    @isac1781 Год назад

    kindly i would like to talk to you privet , but first of all you the best n the world . the cream it is amazing fantastic and perfectly said in hot weather it is incredibly Stable Buttercream Recipe for Hot Weatherwaoo your grate and it is so soft a perfect to use i thought hope it is perfect exectly it sayed perfectly and wawwwww . thankyou from my hart i wish ti talt to you privetly thank you thank you

    • @isac1781
      @isac1781 Год назад

      can you please reply