Best 2 Super Delicate Chocolate Buttercream Recipes

Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our super delicate chocolate buttercream. This heavenly creation offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with rich, velvety chocolate and a touch of sweetness, our buttercream is the perfect complement to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece with our comprehensive recipe, featuring step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

Unleash your inner baker and explore variations of this versatile frosting. Learn how to create a luscious mocha buttercream by adding a hint of coffee, or transform it into a decadent peanut butter chocolate buttercream with a swirl of peanut butter. For a touch of elegance, try our white chocolate raspberry buttercream, bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries. With its airy texture and irresistible taste, our chocolate buttercream is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (6-MINUTE RECIPE)

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This American chocolate buttercream frosting is decadent, indulgent, and chocolatey. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is perfect for spreading or piping on cakes or Chocolate Cupcakes.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories Easy

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
3 to 4 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat butter on high speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy and lightened in color, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated then increase to medium/high speed and beat for 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended. Add another Tablespoon of heavy cream if needed to thin the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUPER DELICATE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM

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This is a very delicate and rich chocolate buttercream. It's good on Gateau Africaine, or any cake needing buttercream frosting.

Provided by bluelovers

Categories Chocolate Frosting

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
¾ cup butter
¾ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons water
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

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.n
In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.n
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.n
Beat in the rum and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate and beat until well mixed.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Tips:

Use good quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of the buttercream. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a smooth, rich flavor.
Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the buttercream. If you use salted butter, be sure to taste the buttercream before adding any additional salt.
Bring the butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will help them to cream together smoothly. If the butter is too cold, it will be difficult to mix and the buttercream may be lumpy.
Mix the buttercream on low speed: Overmixing the buttercream can cause it to become grainy. Mix it on low speed until it is smooth and creamy.
Chill the buttercream before using: This will help it to firm up and make it easier to pipe or spread.

Conclusion:

This super delicate chocolate buttercream is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is light and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The buttercream is also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add different flavors, such as vanilla, coffee, or peppermint, to create a unique buttercream that is perfect for any occasion.