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Super Delicate Chocolate Buttercream

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

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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.
In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.
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.
Beat in the rum and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate and beat until well mixed.

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

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

Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by MySweetCreations

I thought this was pretty good. The only thing I left out was the rum because it isn't... MORE

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

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

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