Magnolia Bakery Chocolate Buttercream
- 1-1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 9 ounces, weight Semisweet Chocolate, Melted And Cooled To Lukewarm (See Note)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2-1/4 cups Powdered Sugar, Sifted
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy. Add the milk carefully and beat until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and beat well for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat for 3 minutes. Gradually add in the sugar and beat on low speed until creamy and of desired consistency.
- Yields enough frosting for a 9-inch 2-layer cake or about 2 dozen cupcakes.
- Note: To melt the chocolate, place it in a double boiler over simmering water on low heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely smooth and no pieces remain. Remove from heat and let cool 5-15 minutes or until lukewarm.
butter, milk, weight semisweet chocolate, vanilla, powdered sugar
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/magnolia-bakery-chocolate-buttercream/ (may not work)