CHOCOLATE FROSTING

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Here is a buttercream frosting like your grandmother might have made. Pair it with chocolate cake for a rich birthday treat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 egg yolks
1 1/4 pounds semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with 1/3 cup water and the cocoa, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • Add confectioners' sugar, salt and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Stir in egg yolks until smooth, and then chocolate. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 303, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Soman Sada
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This frosting is perfect for any occasion.


Ff Jh
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I love this frosting! It's so chocolatey and creamy.


Annah Freidel
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This frosting is delicious, but it's a bit too rich for me.


Angêl Tube
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I've tried many chocolate frosting recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Jetmira Hasaj
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This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Baliram Paswan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my frosting turned out grainy.


Del Guerline
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This frosting is a little too sweet for my taste.


TerryAnn Tulloch
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I've made this frosting several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to frosting for chocolate cakes.


Anuth Nuwan
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This frosting is perfect for any chocolate lover.


Huma Imran Huda Imran
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate frosting, but this one is pretty good.


Rizwan Moin Kazmi
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This frosting looks delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Humayun Ghani
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I would love to try this frosting, but I don't have any cocoa powder.


Marseu Eliesa
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This frosting is so versatile. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.


aaron mangum
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I followed the recipe exactly and the frosting turned out perfectly.


Md Jahid Molla
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This frosting is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still good.


Scofield elksen
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I love how this frosting is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor.


Rk Kaku On Fire
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This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Dananjali Suboda
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I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Miguel Anguiano
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This chocolate frosting is amazing! It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with any chocolate cake or cupcake.


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