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Sensational Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe Martha Stewart
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Sensational Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart is famous for her cooking, baking, decorating and entertainment. She is renowned for her many cookbooks that contain remarkable recipes. This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe Martha Stewart makes is creamy, chocolatey and everything you want in a frosting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sensational Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe Martha Stewart
Servings: 4 cups
Author: cakedecorist.com

Ingredients
  

Instructions 

  • Step One: Melt Chocolate
  • Melt the chocolate by placing it in the microwave at medium power, microwaving in thirty-second intervals until the chocolate is melted. Set aside melted chocolate to allow it to cool.
  • Step Two: Beat the Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, and Salt
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. With the paddle mixer, beat the ingredients on low speed, increasing to high for two minutes. Scrap the bowl occasionally to make sure the ingredients are getting fully mixed.
  • Step Three: Add in Melted Chocolate
  • Stir in the melted chocolate until it is thoroughly mixed. The frosting should be a fluffy consistency.
  • This buttercream turns out a light chocolate color. It goes great with chocolate, white or marble cakes. It is also amazing when added to brownies and cookies.

Notes

  • If you are wanting a stronger chocolate taste, you may double the amount of chocolate chips. You may also try making this recipe with milk chocolate or dark chocolate, depending on the chocolate flavor you prefer.
  • If you don’t want to melt your chocolate in the microwave, you may also do it over the stovetop. Simply bring a pot with two inches of water to a boil and turn off the heat. Place the chocolate in a separate bowl and put it on top of the pot, stirring until the chocolate has melted.
  • Make sure that your butter is fully softened before making this frosting. Cold butter changes the consistency of buttercream and often causes curdling to occur.
  • You also want to make sure your chocolate chips are fully melted and cooled before adding them to the frosting. If the chocolate has any lumps in it when you add it in, it will not mix in properly.
  • If the chocolate is too hot when you add it in, it will cause the frosting to melt and lose its proper texture. You also need to make sure to not wait too long after the chocolate has cooled to add it in, as it will start to harden and won’t mix into the frosting.
  • This frosting is great for decorating designs and piping borders. Using a piping bag with tips will allow you to make elegant borders and creative designs. You can also use a spatula to easily frost a cake with a smooth finish.
  • This buttercream frosting may be stored for up to three days at room temperature. It can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and in the freezer for six months. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Chocolate buttercream separates easily, especially when stored in the fridge. Make sure that you have let your chilled buttercream reach room temperature before using it. You will want to re-whip the buttercream frosting, as the butter and chocolate will cause separation.
  • This buttercream does not hold up well in the heat. If you are going to serve frosted baked goods at an outdoor event in summer, keep it refrigerated or at room temperature until it is ready to be served.
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