Description
A rich and creamy chocolate buttercream that elevates cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg whites and granulated sugar.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (creating a double boiler). Whisk constantly until warm and sugar dissolves.
- Remove the bowl from heat and transfer it to a stand mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form and mixture cools.
- Gradually add softened butter in small pieces, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour in melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg