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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

The frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before using, bring to room temperature; beat with the paddle attachment on medium-low speed until smooth.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 pound 6 ounces (5 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces, softened
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the sugar, egg whites, and salt in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.

    Step 2

    Return the bowl to mixer; fit the mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, and the mixture is cool, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Switch to the paddle attachment. With the mixer on medium speed, add the butter, 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the chocolate. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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