How to make the BEST cake frosting EVER! Italian Meringue Buttercream Recipe

Here at Oakleaf Cakes, we pride ourselves in having some of the most delicious buttercream around: Italian meringue frosting! Watch as, in this buttercream recipe tutorial, Amanda gives a very thorough, step-by-step guide on how to make the best cake frosting in the world! And this Italian meringue buttercream recipe is just as tasty as a cupcake frosting as it is a cake buttercream. Give this recipe a shot and tell us what you think!
The Recipe:
1/2 cup water + 1.5 cups sugar boiled to 250º F
8 large egg whites (1 cup) at room temperature
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar added to whipped egg whites meringue
1.5 lbs (6 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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