Dark Chocolate Buttercream Icing
We’ve intensified the flavor to make Dark Chocolate Buttercream Icing an amazing way to finish your cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup cocoa or
- 7 (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate squares, melted
- Easy-Add clear vanilla extract Add to shopping list clear vanilla extract
- 4 cups (approx. 1 lb.) confectioners' sugar sifted
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 3-4 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional)
Makes:
About 3 cups.
Tools:
- Electric mixer
Instructions:
Step 1
Cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add cocoa and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Step 2
Add 3-4 tablespoons light corn syrup per recipe to thin icing if desired. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
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