Simple Chocolate Buttercream
By: Administrator
Updated: May 11, 2010
Billy Reece Yields 24 to 27 cupcakes INGREDIENTS 4 sticks butter 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Cream (with hand or stand mixer):
4 sticks butter (16 ounces) until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes Melt (in microwave or double boiler):
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate Set aside and allow to cool for approximately 20 minutes. After chocolate has cooled, add it to the creamed butter and mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl then … Add:
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract On low speed of a hand or stand mixer, mix until fully incorporated; no confectioners' sugar should be visible. Mixture should be smooth and medium brown in color. Do not refrigerate; use immediately or store in airtight container for up to 2 days.
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4 sticks butter (16 ounces) until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
© 2007 MSNBC Interactive

