Its silky texture resembles Swiss buttercream, but this frosting takes a fraction of the time to prepare.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
| Calories | 58 |
| Total Fat | 4g |
| Saturated Fat | -- |
| Cholesterol | 8mg |
| Sodium | 7mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1g |
| Sugars | -- |
| Protein | 0.5g |
| Calcium | -- |
Charles Schiller
Ingredients
| U.S. | Metric | Conversion chart |
- 1 cup(s) milk
- 3 tablespoon(s) flour
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
- 8 ounce(s) of either 62 percent dark chocolate or white chocolate
- 1 cup(s) (2 sticks) butter
- 1.5 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) cocoa, (for white chocolate frosting, omit cocoa)
- 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
Directions
- Whisk 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1⁄8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble -- 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
- Melt 8 ounces of either 62 percent dark chocolate or white chocolate. Set aside to cool.
- Beat 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa (for white chocolate frosting, omit cocoa) together until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled chocolate and add milk mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (dark chocolate frosting only) until smooth and fluffy. Use immediately.
Tips & Techniques
Nutrition information given is for one tablespoon frosting.
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