French Chocolate Buttercream
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
20
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Ingredients for - French Chocolate Buttercream

1. Unsweetened chocolate - 4 ounces
2. White sugar - ⅓ cup
3. Water - ¼ cup
4. Eggs - 2
5. Unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - French Chocolate Buttercream

1. Stage

Melt chocolate in a microwave according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool completely.

2. Stage

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Stage

Beat eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Drizzle in sugar mixture slowly; beat on high speed until mixture turns pale yellow and expands in volume, about 5 minutes. Add butter by tablespoon one at a time with mixer running, beating well after each addition. Frosting will become watery; continue with remaining butter.

4. Stage

Mix in cooled melted chocolate. Beat on high speed until frosting thickens and becomes fluffy, about 5 minutes.