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Ingredients
| unsweetened baking chocolate squares: 2 1oz squares (chopped) |
| salted butter: 3/4 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| water: 4 Tbl |
| eggs: 3 (yolks) |
| dark rum: 2 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
Super Delicate Chocolate Buttercream
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.