1. Italian Meringue Buttercream
This frosting is a showstopper with its light, fluffy and billowy texture. It is made by whisking hot sugar syrup into meringue made of egg whites, creating a stable glossy peak that is then blended with butter. The end result is a frosting that is decadently smooth and ideal for decorating cakes with piped designs.
The meringue base gives this frosting superb stability for piping intricate patterns that hold their shape. It also produces a creamy ivory coloring. The egg whites make the texture extra silky without being too rich. When swirled atop cakes and cupcakes, it resembles soft fluffy clouds.