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Cake Frosting: American Buttercream or Swiss Meringue Buttercream? HELP!

Melissa, on July 15, 2017 at 5:20 PM Posted in Planning 0 8

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What are thoughts on icing for the wedding cake? I cannot decide between American Buttercream and Swiss Meringue Buttercream. I know that American is sweeter, heavier, and may be a bit grittier. The Swiss Meringue is light and smooth, but not as sweet.

But none of that means anything to me! What does it taste like? Does less sweet mean bland? Or just that it doesn't taste like pure sugar?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be very helpful!

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Latest activity by DoggoMom, on July 15, 2017 at 10:03 PM

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Courtney · on July 15, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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As a baker I usually use Swiss buttercream. I think it depends on the baker because some people use shortening instead of butter which gives it the "way to sweet" taste that sticks to the roof of your mouth. I can't stand shortening frosting. Additionally American buttercream is just made with powdered sugar and butter where the Swiss has cooked egg whites and sugar to make a Swiss meringue which I think tastes better. Hopefully your baker can give you a tasting!
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SaraJ · on July 15, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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I vote for a taste test...then come back and share your thoughts because OMG I didn't even know there was more than one type of buttercream and I'm kinda freaking out right now. *Takes deep breaths into paper bag* Sorry, I love cake and am terrified I'll pick a shitty one that my guests hate. I have no advice...only my sheer terror to share lol.
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Jacks · on July 15, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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I'd vote Swiss!
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MnmsMonique · on July 15, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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I would get a taste of both.
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Taylor · on July 15, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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I vote Swiss as well
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D&G114 · on July 15, 2017 at 9:32 PM
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Absolutely Swiss. It's so much better. If you want something sweeter, choose a sweet filling.
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KittyPrawn · on July 15, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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I hate American buttercream because it is sickeningly sweet, so I probably would opt for the Swiss one.

We did a European buttercream. we could taste the flavor of the frosting, not just sugar.
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DoggoMom · on July 15, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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We did an Italian buttercream and it made our cake moist but didn't add any sweetness at all.
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