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Chocolate Butter Frosting |
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Chocolate Butter FrostingPrep Time: 5 min(s) | Cook Time: 20 min(s) | Serves: 1 cup | Difficulty: Intermediate | Ethnicity: American |
Tools: | | bread/serrated knife | | candy/oil thermometer | | cutting board | | hand mixer | | large chef's knife | | measuring cups | | measuring spoons | | rubber spatula | | small mixing bowl | | small saucepan (1.5-quart) | | wooden spoon |
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Ingredients: | | 1/2 cup(s) sugar | | 1/4 cup(s) water | | 1 egg yolk | | 1/2 cup(s) butter - chilled, cut into tablespoons | | 4 ounce chocolate (semi-sweet) - cut into small pieces, melted | |
Steps: | | -Boil the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until the mixture reaches 240 degrees. | | -Meanwhile, beat the egg yolk well in a small bowl. | | -Slowly pour the sugar mixture over the egg yolk, beating constantly. | | -Beat in bits of the butter until incorporated. | | -Fold in melted chocolate until incorporated. Continue beating until frosting is spreadable. | Pairs With: | | Chocolate Buttermilk Cake |
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