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Description: Ultra smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet, this Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream is quite possibly the BEST frosting you'll ever taste! CLICK FOR RECIPE & MORE! INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 sticks (340 grams) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and at room temperature 12 ounces (340 grams) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE: handletheheat.com/chocolate-swiss-meringue-buttercream TOOLS: *Instant read thermometer: rstyle.me/n/c8eewe3isw *Flat whisk: rstyle.me/n/c8ee2f3isw MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Frosting can be made 1 day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm frosting in the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds and stir until creamy again before frosting cake. Frosting can also be transferred to a ziptop bag and frozen for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight then rewhip in the stand mixer until light and smooth. --- I'm Tessa Arias, the creator of Handle the Heat, trained chef, and cookbook author. I share sweet treats with a sprinkling of baking science. Not to mention tons of mouthwatering baking recipes! If you love baking and learning about the SCIENCE behind your fave recipes, check out my new online baking class The Magic of Baking: handletheheat.com/magic COME JOIN ME FOR MORE RECIPES & BAKING TIPS: Website: handletheheat.com Pinterest: pinterest.com/handleheat Facebook: facebook.com/HandletheHeat Instagram: instagram.com/handletheheat *Affiliate link Produced and designed by: C5Filmz