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Learn how to make perfect Italian macarons! My step by step tutorial &amp; detailed recipe will help you master these delicious delicacies.

Italian Macarons

almond meal (106 grams)

+ 3 Tbsp powdered or confectioners sugar (106 grams)

+ 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (118 grams)

water (80 grams)

tsp cream of tartar

¼ tsp gel food coloring

dark chocolate (45 grams)

heavy cream

Kitchen scale

Stand Mixer or Electric Mixer

Candy thermometer

Large, flat baking sheets

Silpat Mats (or parchment paper)

Large Piping Bags (18-inch)

Round Piping Tip - Ateco 805

Sift the almond meal (106 grams) and powdered...

Sift the almond meal (106 grams) and powdered sugar (106 grams) into a large bowl.

Make a well in the center of the...

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in 45 grams of egg whites. Fold the mixture together until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Next heat 118 grams of granulated sugar and...

Next heat 118 grams of granulated sugar and 80 grams of water in a pot over medium heat with a candy thermometer attached to the side.

Bring to a boil then reduce the heat...

Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 235 F.

Once the mixture starts to boil, pour the...

Once the mixture starts to boil, pour the remaining 45 grams of egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on a medium speed.

Add in 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar...

Add in 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar to help stabilize the meringue and continue to mix at a medium speed until soft peaks form.

Remove the sugar syrup from heat once reaches...

Remove the sugar syrup from heat once reaches 235 degrees F and slowly pour the syrup down the side of the mixing bowl into the meringue on a medium speed.

Once the syrup is fully mixed in, increase...

Once the syrup is fully mixed in, increase the mixing speed to high and mix until glossy, stiff peaks form. If you want to color your macarons, mix in the gel food coloring in this step. There should be a tiny bend in the peak of your meringue when the whisk is lifted.

Mix the meringue into the almond/powdered sugar mixture...

Mix the meringue into the almond/powdered sugar mixture in three additions.

Once the meringue is mixed in, fold the...

Once the meringue is mixed in, fold the batter in a circular motion until thick ribbons of batter run off the spatula when it's lifted. Be careful not to overmix the batter!

Transfer batter to a large piping bag fit...

Transfer batter to a large piping bag fit with a medium sized round piping tip and pipe 1 1/4 inch rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bang the pans firmly on the counter a...

Bang the pans firmly on the counter a few times to release air bubbles, then pop any remaining air bubbles that come to the surface with a toothpick.

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F, then...

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F, then let the macarons rest for 30 minutes to allow a skin to form. They should be dry to the touch once they're ready to be baked!

Bake one tray of macarons at a time...

Bake one tray of macarons at a time on the middle rack of your oven for 12-15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let the macarons cool...

Remove from oven and let the macarons cool on the pan (about 1 hour), then gently remove them from the silpat mat.

Place 1/4 cup of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl,...

Place 1/4 cup of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl, and set aside.

Heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan...

Heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.

Gently pour the heavy cream over the chocolate,...

Gently pour the heavy cream over the chocolate, making sure they are covered with cream. Allow mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes.

Stir slowly until fully combined and the ganache...

Stir slowly until fully combined and the ganache is silky smooth, then pour into a piping bag to fill the macarons.

Pipe a small dab of ganache onto the...

Pipe a small dab of ganache onto the center one macaron shell and top with second shell to create a sandwich.

Place the finished macarons in the fridge to...

Place the finished macarons in the fridge to chill overnight, then let them come to room temperature enjoy!

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Learn how to make perfect Italian macarons! My step by step tutorial & detailed recipe will help you master these delicious delicacies.

Learn how to make these gorgeous Nutella macarons! My step by step tutorial &amp; detailed recipe will help you master these delicious little cookies.

Nutella Macarons

superfine almond flour

powdered sugar (1/2 cup)

unsweetened cocoa powder (1 Tbsp)

aged egg eggs

cream of tartar - optional

granulated sugar (1/4 cup + 1 tsp)

unsalted butter, room temperature (1/4 cup)

vanilla extract

salt (1/8 tsp)

Nutella (2 Tbsp)

powdered sugar (1 cup)

heavy cream (1 Tbsp)

Nutella, warm (2 Tbsp)

Large Piping Bag (18-inch)

Sift 63g superfine almond flour, 63g powdered sugar...

Sift 63g superfine almond flour, 63g powdered sugar and 7g cocoa powder into a large bowl and set aside.

Pour 55g of aged egg whites into the...

Pour 55g of aged egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk and mix on a medium speed until the surface of the egg whites is covered in small bubbles. Add in a pinch of cream of tartar and continue to mix until your reach the soft peak stage.

Add 55g of granulated sugar into the eggs...

Add 55g of granulated sugar into the eggs and mix on a medium speed for 30 seconds then increase the mixing speed to a medium high speed. Keep mixing until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in...

Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in two additions using circular motion until a thick ribbon of batter runs off the spatula when it's lifted. Be careful not to over mix the batter!

Pour the batter into a large piping bag...

Pour the batter into a large piping bag fit with a medium-sized round piping tip and pipe 1 1/4 inch rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes to...

Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes to develop a skin. The macarons should look matte once the skin has formed.

As the macarons rest, preheat your oven to...

As the macarons rest, preheat your oven to 300 F.

Bake one tray of macarons at a time on the middle rack of your oven for 16-17 minutes and rotate your pan halfway through.

Remove from oven and let the macarons cool on the pan (about 15 minutes), then gently remove them from the silpat mat.

Beat 56g of room-temperature butter on a medium...

Beat 56g of room-temperature butter on a medium speed for 1-2 minutes with a whisk attachment until it becomes lighter in color and smooth.

Mix in 4g vanilla extract, 1g salt, and...

Mix in 4g vanilla extract, 1g salt, and 38g Nutella on a low speed.

Slowly mix in 125g of powdered sugar and...

Slowly mix in 125g of powdered sugar and 15g heavy cream on a low speed.

Continue to mix on low for a couple...

Continue to mix on low for a couple minutes until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached. 

If the frosting is too thick, add in...

If the frosting is too thick, add in additional heavy cream or milk (1 tsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (1 Tbsp at a time).

Place in a piping bag with a small...

Place in a piping bag with a small french tip and set aside.

Pipe a thick ring of Nutella buttercream or...

Pipe a thick ring of Nutella buttercream or frosting of your choice around one macaron shell  and fill the center with warm Nutella. Gently press a second shell on top of the frosting to create a sandwich.

If desired, drizzle some melted chocolate and chopped...

If desired, drizzle some melted chocolate and chopped hazelnuts on top of each macaron.

Place the finished macarons in an airtight container...

Place the finished macarons in an airtight container and chill in the fridge overnight, then let them warm to room temperature and enjoy!

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Learn how to make these gorgeous Nutella macarons! My step by step tutorial & detailed recipe will help you master these delicious little cookies.

Learn how to make perfect French macarons! My step by step tutorial &amp; detailed recipe will help you master these delicious delicacies.

French Macarons

gel food coloring - optional

heavy cream (2 tsp)

Sift 70g superfine almond flour and 63g powdered...

Sift 70g superfine almond flour and 63g powdered sugar into a large bowl and set aside.

Add 55g of granulated sugar into the eggs and mix on a medium speed for 30 seconds. If desired, add in gel food coloring at this point, then increase the mixing speed to a medium high speed. Keep mixing until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Mix in 4g vanilla extract and 1g salt...

Mix in 4g vanilla extract and 1g salt on a low speed.

Slowly mix in 125g of powdered sugar and 10g heavy cream on a low speed.

Place in a piping bag with a small round tip and set aside.

Pipe a small dab of frosting or filling...

Pipe a small dab of frosting or filling of your choice on the center of one macaron shell and top with second shell to create a sandwich.

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Learn how to make perfect French macarons! My step by step tutorial & detailed recipe will help you master these delicious delicacies.

How to Make French Macarons

This matcha cake recipe is made with matcha cake layers &amp; fluffy buttercream frosting! It&#x27;s a deliciously light dessert that has just a hint of sweetness!!

Matcha Cake

unsalted

sugar (400 grams)

cake flour (300 grams)

tsp baking powder (7 grams)

matcha powder (6 grams)

tsp salt (3 grams)

full-fat sour cream, room temperature (250 grams)

vegetable oil (28 grams)

tsp vanilla extract (4 grams)

sugar (440 grams)

unsalted butter, room temperature (339 grams)

white chocolate chips (175 grams)

heavy cream (75 grams)

tsp matcha powder (2 grams)

Whisk attachment

Stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Greaseproof Cake Board

Spinning Cake Stand

Spatula

Bench Scraper

Sifter

Ateco 869 Frosting Tip

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line and grease three...

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line and grease three 6-inch cake pans with parchment rounds.

Add the unsalted butter and granulated sugar into...

Add the unsalted butter and granulated sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on a high speed with a whisk attachment for a few minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as need with a rubber spatula. The mixture will become lighter in color as air is whipped into it.

Add the egg whites, and mix at a...

Add the egg whites, and mix at a medium speed until they're incorporated.

Sift the dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder,...

Sift the  dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt) into a separate bowl.

Add half of the dry ingredients into the...

Add half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, and mix on a low speed until just incorporated.

Add the sour cream, oil and vanilla extract....

Add the sour cream, oil and vanilla extract. Mix at a low speed until combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed!

Mix in the remaining dry ingredients on a...

Mix in the remaining dry ingredients on a low speed.

Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans....

Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. I like to use a digital kitchen scale to weigh my pans, to make sure my layers will be the same height.

Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick...

Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Rotate pans halfway through to help them bake evenly.

Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes,...

Allow the pans to cool for 10 minutes, then run an offset spatula around perimeter of the pan to separate the cake from the pan.

Place cake layers into the freezer for 45...

Place cake layers into the freezer for 45 minutes, to accelerate the cooling process. Once the layers are fully cooled, carefully flip the pans and remove the layers from the pans.

Use a serrated knife to level the tops,...

Use a serrated knife to level the tops, and trim the sides to remove any caramelization.

While the cake layers bake and cool, make...

While the cake layers bake and cool, make the fluffy buttercream frosting.

Place the room temperature pasteurized egg whites and...

Place the room temperature pasteurized egg whites and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if you plan to make with a hand mixer).

Mix on a low speed to combine.

Once incorporated, mix on medium high with a...

Once incorporated, mix on medium high with a whisk attachment for 5 minutes until stiff peaks have formed.

Swap the whisk attachment for a paddle attachment....

Swap the whisk attachment for a paddle attachment. This will help make your buttercream be smooth once it's fully made.

Mix in pieces of room temperature butter on...

Mix in pieces of room temperature butter on a low speed in 2 additions.

Once the butter is incorporated, mix on medium...

Once the butter is incorporated, mix on medium speed for an additional 5 minutes.

Add in 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract and...

Add in 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp of salt. Mix until the buttercream is fluffy and smooth.

If you frosting breaks in the beginning when...

If you frosting breaks in the beginning when you add the butter, don't worry! Just keep mixing it, and it should come together in a few minutes.

Stir for an additional few minutes by hand...

Stir for an additional few minutes by hand with a rubber spatula to get it silky smooth. Set aside.

While the cake chills with its second coat...

While the cake chills with its second coat of frosting, make the matcha white chocolate ganache.

Heat heavy cream in a heat proof bowl...

Heat heavy cream in a heat proof bowl in the microwave for 45 seconds, until it's just beginning to bubble.

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