Ingredients:<\/p>\n
Yield:<\/p>\n
2<\/p>\n
9-inch cakes<\/p>\n
1 1\/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
\n 2 tablespoons milk
\n 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled to lukewarm
\n 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
\n 2 1\/4 cups sifted powdered sugar<\/p>\n
Change Measurements: US | Metric<\/p>\n
Directions:<\/p>\n
Prep Time: 15 mins<\/p>\n
Total Time: 40 mins<\/p>\n
1 Note: to melt the chocolate, place in a double boiler over simmering water on low heat for 5-10 minutes; stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely smooth and no pieces remain; remove from heat and let cool 5-15 minutes or until lukewarm.
\n 2 To make the buttercream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter using an electric mixer on MEDIUM speed for about 3 minutes or until creamy.
\n 3 Add the milk carefully and beat until smooth.
\n 4 Add the melted chocolate and beat well for 2 minutes.
\n 5 Add the vanilla and beat for 3 minutes.
\n 6 Gradually add in the sugar and beat on LOW speed until creamy and of desired consistency.
\n 7 **For icing a 3-layer cake use the following measurements: 2 cups unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons milk, 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, 1 1\/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3 cups sifted powdered sugar.<\/p>\n
Read more: http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/chocolate-buttercream-134704#ixzz1SNcwFA9i<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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