Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

Name: Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound or 454 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup (115 grams) vegetable shortening; 3 lbs (1.36 kilograms) 10X confectioners' sugar; 1 cup (110 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder; 3 Tbsp meringue powder; 1 tsp salt; 5 fl oz (150 mililiter) chocolate liqueur (i.e., Godiva or another); 2 Tbsp milk; 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (1 pound or 454 gram) refrigerated Ganache

Servings: persons

2 cups (1 pound or 454 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (115 grams) vegetable shortening
3 lbs (1.36 kilograms) 10X confectioners' sugar
1 cup (110 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder
3 Tbsp meringue powder
1 tsp salt
5 fl oz (150 mililiter) chocolate liqueur (i.e., Godiva or another)
2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups (1 pound or 454 gram) refrigerated Ganache

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First, prepare the Ganache.
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Refrigerate until firm.
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2.Cream the butter and shortening for 2 minutes.
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Stop to scrape the bowl.
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Cream the mixture for an additional 60 seconds.
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Sieve cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar together.
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Add the sugar mixture 1 cup at a time to the creamed butter and shortening.
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Mix until well blended.
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Add meringue powder and salt and beat for one minute.
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Mixture will appear dry.
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Add milk, vanilla extract, and chocolate liqueur to the buttercream.
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Beat until well combined.
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Add Ganache, 1 cup at a time and beat until light and fluffy.
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Storage: Store the icing in an airtight container and freeze.
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The icing will keep for up to 2 months.
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Yield: 2 1/2 to 3 quarts (2.37 to 2.85 L)

2877

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

430

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (1 pound or 454 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup (115 grams) vegetable shortening, 3 lbs (1.36 kilograms) 10X confectioners' sugar, 1 cup (110 grams) Dutch processed cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Buttercream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Buttercream

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