Best Ever Rich Chocolate Buttercream Food

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa to remove any lumps. Set aside.
• Place the room temperature butter in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until fluffy and pale in color, roughly 2-3 minutes.
• Turn the machine down to medium-low speed and slowly add the powdered sugar mix 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated.
• Scrape down the bowl and add the vanilla, salt, espresso, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Beat on high speed for roughly 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the extra tablespoon of milk if you want a thinner frosting.
• Your frosting is ready to decorate or you can put it in the fridge to firm up for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to 5 days. Allow to sit out at room temperature for 1 hour before using.

CHOCOLATE AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Combine the butter and cocoa powder in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld electric mixer). Mix on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla and salt. Continue to mix on low speed, adding the sugar a cup at a time and alternating with additions of the milk. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Allow to come to room temperature and mix on medium-high until smooth.

RICH CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

BEST EVER RICH CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• melt chocolate chips at 20 second intervals in your microwave, stirring each time until JUST melted.
• cream together butter and melted chocolate until smooth.
• add in the espresso and vanilla
• gradually beat in the confectioner's sugar and continue beating until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color.
• enjoy on your favorite cake, cupcakes, or whatever you choose. If you love chocolate, you will not be dissapointed!

WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter and confectioners sugar at low speed until fluffy.
• Add in melted and cooled white chocolate and whipping cream (start with 3 tablespoons and add in more to achieve desired consistency).
• Beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes, scraping the bowl with a spatula.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water). Stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 secs. Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 5 mins.
• Mash the butter and icing sugar together with a fork first, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters if you have them. Sift in the cocoa and pour in the melted chocolate, a pinch of salt and the milk, then mix again until smooth. Use to top cupcakes or cover and fill a chocolate sponge cake.