Chocolate buttercream
Seductively creamy
Who can say no to velvety-smooth chocolate buttercream? Whether as a filling for cakes, cupcakes or as a sweet temptation on pastries – this buttercream gives your baking creations that certain something. Particularly practical: The recipe can be prepared with vegan butter and vegan chocolate, so even vegans with a sweet tooth will get their money’s worth. Just note that margarine contains more water. Therefore, reduce the margarine content by 20% so that you still have a homogeneous buttercream.
With this simple recipe, buttercream always works! It is important that the ingredients should be at the same temperature! The butter must not be used straight from the refrigerator but must be at room temperature. The chocolate needs to cool but still be liquid before adding.
How do I get the buttercream to set?
If the buttercream is still too soft to work with even after cooling. Stir in some room temperature butter again, little by little, until the cream becomes firmer.
Can buttercream also be prepared in advance?
In any case! Even the day before! I always prepare the buttercream and keep it cold. Only the following day do I mix them up again and use them further for a cake, for example.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 300 g dark chocolate
- 300 g soft butter, room temperature
- 150 g powdered sugar
PREPARATION
- Melt the chocolate: Roughly chop the dark chocolate and melt it over a water bath. Let the melted chocolate cool for about 15 minutes.
- Cream the butter: Place the softened butter in a bowl and beat it until creamy with the whisk of a hand mixer or food processor. Add the powdered sugar and beat the mixture until light and creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chocolate: Using a rubber spatula, stir the cooled but still liquid chocolate thoroughly into the butter-sugar mixture until a homogeneous cream is formed.
- Cool and whip: Chill the cream in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours. Before applying or using, beat the cream again with the mixer to obtain a fluffy consistency.
- Flavoring: For a special touch, the buttercream can be flavored with a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a dash of liqueur.
- Use: This buttercream is ideal as a filling for cakes, as a frosting for cupcakes or simply as a spread for a sweet treat.
With this simple and versatile chocolate buttercream you can conjure up an irresistible finishing touch for your baking creations in no time. Whether classic or vegan – enjoyment is guaranteed!