Name: Magnolia's Chocolate Buttercream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 170 gram (1.5 sticks) of butter, softened; 1 tbsp milk; 128 gram (4.5 oz) bittersweet chocolate (~60% cacao), melted and cooled; 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar (icing sugar)

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Magnolia's Chocolate Buttercream

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

170 gram (1.5 sticks) of butter, softened
1 tbsp milk
128 gram (4.5 oz) bittersweet chocolate (~60% cacao), melted and cooled
0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar (icing sugar)

Method

In a large bowl, at medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter for a full 3 minutes. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
Add melted chocolate and vanilla. Whisk for 3 minutes.
Add sugar slowly and beat on low speed until combined to a piping consistency. Remember to scrape down the sides with a spatula as you combine the sugar.
Pipe or use a spatula or spoon to spread buttercream on cooled cupcakes.