Buttercream 101 - American vs Swiss vs French - What's the best?!

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between American buttercream, swiss meringue buttercream & french meringue buttercream? Well today I'm answering all of your questions! How to make it, what the differences are, and most importantly what is the best buttercream to use!

The recipe for all of the buttercreams are below for you:

American Buttercream
250g Soft Unsalted Butter
500g Powdered Sugar
1 Tbsp Vanilla Paste
3-5 Tbsp Milk

Swiss Meringue Buttercream
285g Soft Unsalted Butter
150g Egg Whites
125g Caster Sugar
Pinch Salt
1 Tbsp Vanilla

French Meringue Buttercream
6 Egg Yolks
225g Caster Sugar
1/4 Cup Water (60ml)
450g Soft, Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
¼ Tsp Salt

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