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
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.
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Shanny Shannie
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Shazia Arif
[email protected]This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great on a chocolate cake.
Lofer King
[email protected]I've been using this chocolate buttercream icing recipe for years and it never fails to impress.
Meem
[email protected]This is my favorite chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
Nawab Saqi576
[email protected]This icing is perfect for any occasion. I've used it for birthdays, holidays, and even just to treat myself.
Abdul-Salam Munira
[email protected]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
[email protected]This icing is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor.
Khurram Shehzad
[email protected]This is the perfect icing for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, without being too heavy.
Michael Strydom
[email protected]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
[email protected]This icing is a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert.
Nicklas Roetz
[email protected]Overall, I'm happy with this chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's easy to make and it tastes great.
Bryelle Johnson
[email protected]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
[email protected]This icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Mausam Ale
[email protected]I love this icing because it's so versatile. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.
Moaz hamada
[email protected]This is my go-to chocolate buttercream icing recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abdullah Abdullah jorder
[email protected]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
[email protected]This icing is delicious! It's not too sweet and it has a great chocolate flavor.
Reina Escarlata
[email protected]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
[email protected]This is the best chocolate buttercream icing I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Krishna Das
[email protected]This chocolate buttercream icing is the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake. It's rich, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.