Chocolate Buttercream

This chocolate buttercream recipe delivers creamy, chocolate-y goodness for slathering on your favorite cakes, cookies, or spoons.

• Calories: 358 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups unsalted butter
• 12 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the bittersweet chocolate, and allow to cool slightly.n

Step 2

Place the butter or margarine, salt, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer until very light and airy, about 4 minutes. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time while beating on low speed. Mix well, and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat for 5 minutes more. Add the melted chocolate, and beat 4 minutes.n