Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate (good quality); 6 1/2 ounces unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in; 1 tablespoon hot water; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 5 ounces unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate (good quality)
6 1/2 ounces unsalted butter
1 teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 ounces unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream

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["Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in ss bowl with 6 1/2 oz unsalted butter.", "Put over pan of simmering water.", "Whisk together as soon as chocolate and butter soften.", "Keep whisking until just melted and combined.", "Remove from heat and stir in espresso and vanilla.", "Cool to room temperature.", "Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa and salt in a bowl.", "Place 5 oz of unsalted butter and 1/2 of the powdered sugar mixture in a Cuisinart food processor.", "Process scraping down sides.", "Add rest of powdered sugar mixture, start processor and slowly pour in cream.", "Process for about 10 seconds.", "Whisk butter/cocoa mixture together with room temperature chocolate/espresso mixture in a large bowl until it becomes shiny and smooth.", "Can be frozen.", "Bring to room temperature before using.", "Yield: Plenty for a 9"" layer cake."]

1306

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 lb bittersweet chocolate (good quality), 6 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, dissolved in, 1 tablespoon hot water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Frosting falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Frosting

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