Chocolate Fudge Buttercream
Servings: 500 g
Tools you'll need:
- Electric or stand mixer
- Mixing bowl
Rich and creamy, this velvety chocolate fudge buttercream frosting is easy to make and perfect for decorating cakes or cupcakes. Its dreamy chocolate texture will melt in your mouth!
INGREDIENTS LIST
- 100 g dark chocolate (minimum 50% cocoa solids) (chopped)
- 150 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- a pinch of fine sea salt
- 200 g icing sugar (US powdered sugar)
- 3-4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (25-30g)
- 2-3 tbsp whipping or double cream (30-45ml)
Preparation
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of gently simmering water to create a double boiler. Do not let the bowl touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter with the salt until creamy (approx. 2 minutes).
- Add the melted chocolate, then beat again. Sift in the icing sugar, cocoa and finally the cream. Continue mixing until it is smooth and creamy.
- This recipe makes enough frosting for 6-8 cupcakes/muffins or a 2-layer 20cm (8") cake. Total weight 500g.
