Italian meringue buttercream. I’m not sure that anything else could ever achieve the same rich decadence as this velvety icing. Have you tried it? I’m not talking about buttercream made from whipping butter and confectioners sugar together. No, I’m referring to the gorgeous frosting that is made by adding hot sugar syrup to whipped egg whites before butter is added. It’s outstanding and I highly recommend giving it a try. You know what makes Italian meringue buttercream even better? Rum and eggnog. And how about if we take this eggnog rum buttercream and roll it up inside a delicate, fluffy eggnog cake? Yup, you need this dessert. Please visit SheKnows to get my recipe for Eggnog Roulade with Rum Buttercream!
And now without further delay, it’s time for my next holiday giveaway! Keurig has graciously sponsored this contest and one reader will win a Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System, seen below:
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This coffee maker retails for $99.95. Keep it for yourself or give it away as a holiday present! To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below. Make sure to read each step carefully! All entries will be verified before a winner is selected and invalid entries will be removed. This contest is open to US residents only. I’ll select a winner on 12/14/12. Good luck!
PS – want me to send you some Cardamom Snowdrop Cookies? I’m taking part in a food blogger holiday auction for charity!
Guess I’m going to have to buy a new candy thermometer
What a gorgeous sounding icing! And yes rum and eggnog makes it so much better! :)
Yum! I love all things egg nog flavored!
Beautiful roulade, I’m drooling over the rum buttercream!
Bought rum today especially for this :)
How beautiful! Well done, Jen!
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Once I get my KitchenAid I’m going to make that buttercream. Pouring hot sugar syrup from a pan in one hand whilst holding a hand mixer in the other produces spun sugar rather than a glossy emulsion!
I was thinking of making Eggnog for a party on Saturday – Roulade hadn’t occurred to me ;-)
Oh, this looks amazing!!
This looks delicious!
I’m loving this roulade!! Just gorgeous.
i am looking for a new frosting recipe so this is perfect! i might have to give it a try!!
This looks great!!!
That looks delicious!
COFFEE!!! <3
Anything with eggnog definitely gets my vote!!!
I love anything eggnog. I’m don’t drink it alone, but I’m a sucker for any sweets flavored with eggnog. mmm
That buttercream looks amazing!!
Wow–that dessert not only looks beautiful, but anything with eggnog and run during this time of year is fabulous!
I am concerned about using raw egg like in the Italian buttercream frosting. does the hot syrup pasteurize the egg whites? Thanks
That’s a great question! The sugar syrup is very hot when you add it to the egg whites, over 230 degrees F. As you whip it into they whites they essentially cook, making it totally safe.
I made chocolate buttercream with meringue once (from the baked book) and it really is something else! The flavors in this roulade are terrific, just the thing for the holidays!
Roulade cakes are always so festive! And yes, the rum buttercream sounds fabulous!
looks like a perfect holiday dessert! i want that buttercream!!!!!!
Looks delicious.
Egg nog and rum cake? Yum! I need to make this!
I’ve never made anything eggnog…maybe it’s time to try it…
Oh my gravy, Jen. You are one brilliant woman. That Italian meringue buttercream looks OUT OF THIS WORLD. Whyyy have I never tried it before? And your roulade looks PERFECT.
Love the look of the roulade, the perfect holiday dessert.
This will make everyone forget about Twinkies… I need to make this for Christmas….
How gorgeous! Looks like I need to try Italian meringue buttercream!
Eggnog is one of my favorite things to look forward to and enjoy during the holidays! This looks delish!
Looks gorgeous!
And that mini keurig? Love it!
This is gorgeous! I love the flavor, and the buttercream sounds amazing!
I have never made an Italian meringue buttercream and clearly, I need to change that asap :)
I do believe that I need that dessert! Thank you for sharing.
The family loves eggnog..this would be perfect! Thanks!
yummy looking eggnog!
Holy yum this looks amazing!
Gorgeous! That rum buttercream – yeah I want to swim in that.
OMG, I want this!! :P
Jen, this is beautiful! Please, may I have a few slices? :D
I can’t enter the competition as I’m based in the UK, but I just wanted to say that when this post arrived in my email this morning, I was lying in bed idly reading away…saw this and exclaimed “oh my! YES PLEASE” my husband was slightly confused….
This sounds amazing!
I love egg nog flavored treats!
Although I can’t stand drinking eggnog, I have recently found that I love eating it. The flavors are amazing, and with the buttercream, this looks insane!
This would be great for a gift. I already have a Platinum brewer, and my brother has been wanting one for a while.
Great giveaway!
Wow this recipe looks great. My kids love eggnogg so I might have to try this
Looks good!
I love Italian meringue buttercream so much! I can’t eat regular buttercream any more because it’s just not that good. Italian meringue without the butter is my favorite thing on the planet though.
This looks gorgeous! One day I’ll finally conquer a roulade… I’m always afraid I’m going to botch it and it’ll break when I’m rolling it up :)
I’ve totally had them break before. Another time it was underdone. It’s one of those things it’s good to practice. The mistakes are still delicious!
I actually have a bunch of K-Cup coffees — now I need the coffeemaker to with them!
This is the perfect roulade for a holiday dinner I will be hosting. It makes such a beautiful presentation! And I’m sure I would love the rum buttercream! :-)
That is a gorgeous cake!
I love anything with the eggnog flavoring!
You had me at rum buttercream. UM, WOAH YUM. Thanks for posting a shout out about the auction too! Your cardamom cookies look so amazing. :)
Love to learn how to make this..thanks
I almost don’t care that there’s a giveaway here…my gosh, that roulade looks amazing. I love eggnog and pairing it with a rich Italian buttercream with rum in it, wow. Delicious!
This would make a great gift for a household here only one member drinks coffee.
Wonderful looking dessert
Oh my word. This looks amazing. This will be attempted in my house VERY soon.
looks lovely, I can feel the pounds piling on just looking at it!
The rum buttercream is truely decadent! Thank you for the chance!
You had me at eggnog, beautiful creation;-)
This is so gorgeous and fancy! Perfect for the holiday dessert table.
What a yummy and festive roulade! And what an amazing giveaway!!!
I love my Keurig! I would give this to my mom :)
What an incredibly beautiful thing that roulade is…and you just know it tastes rich and amazing! Such a lovely addition for the holidays.
What a fantastic dessert. I love roulades!
rum buttercream – all I need is that for a very happy holiday season :)
Have k-cups, need the Keurig! Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh girl, that looks sublime!
Gorgeous roulade!
Absolutely decadent, Jen!!! A stunner!!!
this recipe sounds amazing. i love egg nog
Sounds wonderful!
looks delicious.
There is nothing wrong with rum!!!!
Eggnog roulade and rum buttercream?!? I don’t need any more convincing ;)
Your pic is amazing! I want to make this NOW (at 6am!)
In need of some coffee maker in the apartment so i can start having coffee at home. what a wonderful giveaway!
Looks great!
This sounds divine. Must try! *Italian meringue buttercream* is music to my tastebuds
Eggnog donuts would’ve perfect with a fresh brewed cup of coffee from that Keurig! Would love to win!
I love all your simple recipes! Thanks for hosting these great giveaways and happy holidays!
eggnog roulade? sounds PERFECT for this eggnog addict!
Mmmm I love eggnog flavored anything!
I look forward to eggnog season all year long.
That roulade is just beautiful. Wow, total perfection.