3 tablespoon meringue powder 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon clear vanilla ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water

Hazelnut Buttercream

1 cup sugar ¼ cup water 6 egg yolks, beaten 2 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup unsalted butter

Creamy White Frosting

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk