Microwave Buttercream

Directions

1. 1
   Put the egg whites in a bowl, and whisk until firm peaks form.
2. 2
   In a small container, add the sugar and water and microwave (600 W) for 70 seconds.
3. 3
   Wearing gloves/oven mitts, take container out of the microwave.
4. 4
   Pour this gradually into the egg whites and combine well.
5. 5
   If you want double the amount of buttercream, use 60 g of sugar and 20 g of water, and microwave (600 W) for 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Beat until the meringue becomes glossy.
7. 7
   Bring the meringue to room temperature as you beat.
8. 8
   Add the softened butter to the meringue in a few batches, mixing with each addition.
9. 9
   If you're making plain buttercream, then add a small amount of vanilla essence at this stage.
10. 10
    Strawberry cream: After Step 5, add 1/2 teaspoon of freeze dried strawberry powder and mix.
11. 11
    Cocoa cream: After Step 5, add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
12. 12
    It would also be nice if you add in a drop of rum or brandy.
13. 13
    Matcha cream: After Step 5, add 1/2 teaspoon of matcha mixed with a small amount of warm water and mix together.
14. 14
    Coffee cream: After Step 5, add 4 g of instant coffee mixed with warm water.
15. 15
    Sprinkle in a little Kaluah for aroma.