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Super Delicate Chocolate Buttercream

By: bluelovers  
"This is a very delicate and rich chocolate buttercream. It's good on Gateau Africaine, or any cake needing buttercream frosting."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 3.9 Read Reviews (7)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thick and lemon colored. Slowly pour in the hot sugar liquid, while beating at medium speed until soft and well mixed. Combine the yolk mixture with the butter mixture and continue to beat for 5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the rum and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate and beat until well mixed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 303 | Total Fat: 27.9g | Cholesterol: 82mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by JEFFERINMAX 
I used this frosting on the chocolate cherry cake from Ginger and it was the most incredible... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I thought this was pretty good. The only thing I left out was the rum because it isn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2005 by YOGASUZ 
One word: Greasy. I was disappointed with this recipe. I liked that it didn't use a lot of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Ana 
Fantastic! Honestly, you could add a little more chocolate to it to make it a little richer,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Jacob's Mama 
This recipe has got so many requests after I made it....and my husband is gaga over the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by Jessnoname 
ok so heres what i did: firstly i used "Nestle Toll House Choco Bake Pre-melted" its great one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2004 by KATSKI 
Too much trouble for mediocre results. The frosting does taste better after a day or two, but... MORE

 
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