Billy's Chocolate Buttercream

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marthastewart.com

July 09, 2013

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add chocolate until just combined. Add milk, vanilla, and sugar; mix on medium until well combined, being careful not to overmix.

YIELD:
Makes enough for 30 cupcakes

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add chocolate until just combined. Add milk, vanilla, and sugar; mix on medium until well combined, being careful not to overmix.

YIELD:
Makes enough for 30 cupcakes