CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING

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Make and share this Chocolate Buttercream Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1 two layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 large egg, at room temperature
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons brandy or 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate with 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • reserve.
  • Place whole egg and egg yoks in medium mixer bowl, beat at high speed 1 minute.
  • Reserve.
  • Measure sugar and water into 1 quart nonaluminum saucepan, stir well.
  • Cook over low heat until mixture simmers, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Uncover sugar syrup, simmer slowly over low heat until it reaches soft ball stage-- 234 degrees to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • While beating at high speed, immediately drizzle the sugar syrup into the reserved egg mixture.
  • Continue beating until bottom of bowl is cool to touch.
  • Gradually beat reserved chocolate mixture and the brandy into sugar mixture until thoroughly blended.
  • Place remaining butter in small mixer bowl, beat at medium speed until fluffy.
  • While beating chocolate mixture at high speed,add beaten butter, about 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • When all butter has een added, beat about 5 minutes.
  • Refrigerate buttercream, stirring every 10 minutes, until firm enough to spread, usually 30 to 40 minutes.

Shanny Shannie
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Overall, I'm really happy with this chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Shazia Arif
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This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great on a chocolate cake.


Lofer King
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I've been using this chocolate buttercream icing recipe for years and it never fails to impress.


Meem
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This is my favorite chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Nawab Saqi576
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This icing is perfect for any occasion. I've used it for birthdays, holidays, and even just to treat myself.


Abdul-Salam Munira
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed this icing. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, light texture.


Shain Miah
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This icing is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor.


Khurram Shehzad
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This is the perfect icing for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, without being too heavy.


Michael Strydom
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I'm impressed with how well this icing held up. I made it a day ahead of time and it was still perfect the next day.


Pandey Shankar
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This icing is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert.


Nicklas Roetz
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Overall, I'm happy with this chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes great.


Bryelle Johnson
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I had some trouble getting the icing to the right consistency. It was a bit too runny at first, but I was able to fix it by adding more powdered sugar.


Daniel Boakye
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This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Mausam Ale
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I love this icing because it's so versatile. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


Moaz hamada
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This is my go-to chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdullah Abdullah jorder
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I used this icing on my chocolate cupcakes and they were a hit! The icing was light and fluffy, and it held its shape perfectly.


Abdulahad Kashif
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This icing is delicious! It's not too sweet and it has a great chocolate flavor.


Reina Escarlata
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I've made this icing several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Ch Shahab Ali
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This is the best chocolate buttercream icing I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Krishna Das
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This chocolate buttercream icing is the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


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