French Chocolate Buttercream
Description
Delicate, sweet, and fluffy, this French chocolate buttercream makes a perfect frosting to top cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
Ingredients
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2 eggs
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons
Directions
1
Melt chocolate in a microwave according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool completely.
2
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Beat eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Drizzle in sugar mixture slowly; beat on high speed until mixture turns pale yellow and expands in volume, about 5 minutes. Add butter by tablespoon one at a time with mixer running, beating well after each addition. Frosting will become watery; continue with remaining butter.
4
Mix in cooled melted chocolate. Beat on high speed until frosting thickens and becomes fluffy, about 5 minutes.