CHOCOLATE SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

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Use this recipe when making our Gingercake House.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 5 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 ounces whipping-quality pasteurized egg whites (6 large egg whites)
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Put sugar and egg whites in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Fit mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg-white mixture on medium speed until stiff peaks form and mixture is completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat in butter a few tablespoons at a time. Reduce speed to low; add vanilla and melted chocolate. Beat until mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Kehinde dube
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The buttercream is so delicious and it makes a beautiful addition to any cake or cupcake.


Lucca Viciconte
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this buttercream. It's perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.


Reiaz Ahmed
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This is the best chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is amazing.


kshitij lama
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate buttercream, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is just right.


Thomas Ogato
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this buttercream again.


David Kalungi
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I've tried a lot of chocolate buttercream recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with chocolate cake.


Lucas Lao
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This buttercream is delicious! I used it to frost a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit.


Bobby Lena
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I was a bit skeptical about making Swiss meringue buttercream, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing!


Anthony Jenkins
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This is my go-to chocolate buttercream recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zaynab Dualeh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The buttercream is light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is just right. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


Edna Musaka
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This chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream is the best I've ever tasted! It's so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.