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Supersimple Chocolate Frosting

A great chocolate frosting should taste intensely of chocolate, be easy to put together, spread smoothly over a tender cake without tearing it, and hold its shape when piped through a pastry bag. This frosting has all of those characteristics!

1 3/4 cups unsweetened natural cocoa

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup unsalted butter, very soft

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Strain the cocoa, confectioners' sugar and espresso powder, if using, into a bowl.

2. Bring the cream to a simmer on the stove or in the microwave, and whisk into the cocoa mixture.

3. At first the mixture will look grainy; continue whisking for a minute.

4. You'll see the lumps disappear as the sugar dissolves and the cocoa hydrates. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

5. Place the butter, salt, and 2 cups strained confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl.

6. Beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla.

7. With the mixer running on low speed, add the cocoa mixture a spoonful at a time until it's all incorporated. Scrape the bowl, then beat at medium speed for one minute more. Use to frost cake as needed.

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Wonderful chocolate frosting recipe. I like the fact that it contains some espresso powder. The chocolate flavor is always intensified with a little coffee. Great job.

Thursday 04 June 2009, 07:03

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