Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is your shortcut to decadence - an indulgent swirl of cocoa flavour that turns every bake into a showstopper.
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Ingredients
Method
Mix the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Place the bowl of egg whites over the pan of simmering water and heat the egg whites until they are warm to the touch, about 5 minutes. Return the bowl to the electric mixer and whisk on high speed for 5 minutes, or until the meringue is cool and holds a stiff peak.
Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, while beating on medium speed. Scrape down the bowl, add the melted chocolate, vanilla, espresso, and rum, if using, and mix for 1 minute or until the chocolate is completely blended in. If the buttercream seems very soft, allow it to cool, and beat it again.
Spread the love! This chocolate buttercream frosting recipe is icing bliss.
Say hello to your new go-to for serious chocolate lovers! A glossy chocolate buttercream frosting recipe from Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten which brings bakery-level brilliance straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re topping cupcakes, layering celebration cakes, or sneaking a spoonful straight from the bowl, this one’s all about the chocolate!
Like all good chocolate buttercream frosting dishes, the blend of different chocolates creates an intense base alongside the butter and vanilla, while the espresso and a splash of dark rum deliver that grown-up hit. Spread thick over chocolate sponge for the ultimate layer cake, pipe generous swirls onto cupcakes, or use to sandwich biscuits and macarons. It’s equally at home on muffins, or even as a decadent filling for a traybake.
Once you’ve mastered this chocolate buttercream frosting recipe, there’s room to play. Skip the rum for a family-friendly version, dial up the espresso for mocha-style magic, or lean into the darker chocolate for a more intense finish. However you frost it, this is one of those chocolate buttercream frosting dishes that’s a dream for home bakers - smooth, rich, and guaranteed to raise every bake to the next level. We’ve got loads more chocolate buttercream frosting ideas, including brownies, pancakes, or a riff on a tres leches cake. Happy baking!
